Yellow Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting

Cupcakes became popular in the United States in the 19th century, and the first mention of a cupcake recipe can be traced back to 1796.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Yellow Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
7. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the yellow batter.
8. Spoon a small amount of the chocolate frosting onto the center of each cupcake.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with the remaining chocolate frosting.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.