Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Cupcakes were originally baked in teacups, which is how they got their name.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
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Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cupcakes from the pan and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
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Enjoy your delicious chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
