Small-batch Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream

Name: Small-batch Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 cupcakes
Ingredients: Fine mesh strainer; Handheld electric mixer; 2 tablespoons (1oz) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons (21g) chopped semi-sweet chocolate; 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons (11g) cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons hot coffee; 4 tablespoons (2oz) unsalted butter room temperature; 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar; 1/4 cup (20g) cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of espresso powder; pinch of salt; Sprinkles

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 cupcakes
Calories
408 kcal
Course
Dessert

Small-batch Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream

Jack Kelley

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This recipe for Small-batch Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream makes just four bonkers rich and amazing chocolate cupcakes, perfect for a late-night chocolate fix or intimate birthday party.

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Ingredients

Servings

Special Equipment

Fine mesh strainer for sifting
Handheld electric mixer

Chocolate Cupcakes

2 tablespoons (1oz) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons (21g) chopped semi-sweet chocolate
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (11g) cocoa powder sifted if lumpy
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk room temperature
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk any percentage
2 tablespoons hot coffee or water

Chocolate Buttercream

4 tablespoons (2oz) unsalted butter room temperature
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar sifted
1/4 cup (20g) cocoa powder sifted*
1 1/2 teaspoons milk plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of espresso powder optional
pinch of salt
Sprinkles optional

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Instructions

Chocolate Cupcakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your cupcake pan with 4 liners.
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, chopped chocolate, and vegetable oil. Microwave for 15 seconds and stir, repeat until mixture is completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in slightly cooled chocolate mixture until uniform in color.
Whisk in flour mixture until just combined. Add milk and coffee and whisk until smooth. Batter will look thin.
For easiest pouring, transfer mixture to a liquid measuring cup and divide between prepared cupcake cups, filling about 2/3 of the way full.
Bake for 16 to 19 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan until cool enough to handle. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting, 15 to 20 minutes.

Chocolate Buttercream

In a medium bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla, optional espresso powder, and pinch of salt. Use a handheld electric mixer to mix until smooth. Add more milk by the half teaspoon until frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer frosting to a piping bag and swirl on the cupcakes or spread frosting with a knife. Add sprinkles if desired.
Enjoy!