Vanilla cupcakes with Chocolate frosting
User Reviews
5
Vanilla cupcakes with Chocolate frosting
Description
Vanilla cupcakes with Chocolate frosting start with a light vanilla batter combining caster sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, canola oil, vanilla extract, and boiling water or coffee to yield tender crumb cupcakes baked at 180ºC until a skewer comes out clean. The chocolate buttercream frosting blends softened butter with sifted powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, enriched with cream and melted dark chocolate for a fluffy yet dense frosting perfect for piping onto cooled cupcakes. The recipe emphasizes proper mixing techniques to ensure smooth batter and frosting consistency.
The cupcakes offer a familiar vanilla base with subtle coffee undertones that enhance the chocolate frosting’s depth, resulting in a harmonious combination of flavors. The buttercream’s cream adds richness, while the dark chocolate provides a bittersweet contrast. Baking the cupcakes in liners ensures easy removal and a uniform shape, making them suitable for occasions requiring handheld portions.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a classic cupcake with a moist texture and a deeply chocolatey frosting. The balance between the sparkling vanilla cake and the creamy chocolate frosting makes these suitable as a dessert or for celebrations. The preparation keeps the process straightforward while achieving a refined flavor profile through simple ingredients and ingredient handling.
Ingredients
- 200 g (1 cup) caster sugar
- 250 g (2 cups) flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 egg
- 125 ml (½ cup) milk
- 125 ml (½ cup) canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 125 ml (½ cup) water boiling, or coffee
For the chocolate buttercream frosting
- 125 g (1 stick) butter softened
- 300 g (4-5 cups) powdered sugar sifted, aka icing sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder sifted, unsweetened
- 2-3 tbsp cream
- 100 g (3.05oz) dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/350°F. Grease and line a 12-hole muffin tray with cupcake liners.
- Sift all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
- In a seperate bowl or jug, whisk the egg, milk, oil and vanilla extract and combine with the dry ingredients. Beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Slowly add the boiling water and mix until combined.
- Distribute the batter between the cupcake liners and place in the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before decorating.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until light and fluffy then add the icing sugar and beat until well incorporated. Add the cream and cocoa powder and beat well. Scrape the bowl with a spatula and beat until smooth. Slowly pour in the melted chocolate and beat until light and fluffy.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
