The Best Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Indulge in these rich chocolate cupcakes, perfect for any occasion. With a simple yet decadent recipe, each bite offers a moist, chocolatey delight topped with smooth chocolate frosting. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, these cupcakes are a must-try for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
For the cupcake
- 185 g flour
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 113 g butter
- 200 g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup or 125mls milk
- 1/2 cup or 125ml hot water
For the frosting
- 150 g butter
- 160 g icing sugar
- 25 g cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 115 g dark chocolate melted
- 2 tablespoons cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time and then the vanilla extract.
- Add half of the dry ingredients then the milk.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients then the hot water.
- Divide the mixture into 12 cupcake cases.
- Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter and icing sugar together until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder followed by the melted chocolate and mix well.
- Finally add in the cream and whisk further until the icing is smooth and glossy.
- Pipe the chocolate icing on top of the chocolate cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.