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Chocolate Cupcakes

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of homemade chocolate cupcakes with this easy and irresistible Chocolate Cupcakes recipe. These cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion, from birthday parties to bake sales, and are sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s sweet tooth.

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

¼ cup sour cream room temperature 60g
½ cup buttermilk room temperature, 120mL
2 medium eggs
⅓ cup veggie oil 80mL
¼ cup hot coffee 60mL
2 tsp vanilla extract 10mL
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 180g
1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar 265g
¼ cup cocoa powder 20g
1 tsp baking soda 6g
½ tsp kosher salt 2.5g

For the Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream:

5 egg whites room temp
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 lb unsalted butter room temperature 450g
1 tsp vanilla extract 5mL
1/2 tsp kosher salt 2g
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate melted and cooled

How to make chocolate cupcakes?

For the chocolate cupcakes:

1. To make these delicious cupcakes, preheat your oven to 350F and line a cupcake tin with papers.

2. Sift the dry ingredients (including the sugar) into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk them together.

3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, buttermilk, eggs, and vegetable oil.

4. Pour in the hot coffee while whisking and set aside.

5. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and combined.

6. Distribute the batter evenly into the cupcake papers and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Finally, allow the cupcakes to cool before enjoying them.

For the chocolate swiss meringue buttercream:

1. In a bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt.

2. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure it doesn’t touch the water. Warm the mixture, whisking occasionally, until it reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF or is no longer grainy.

3. Transfer the bowl to a stand mixer and whisk with the attachment until you get glossy peaks at room temperature.

4. Switch to a paddle attachment and, while running on low, add room temperature butter tablespoon by tablespoon, making sure to let each piece incorporate before adding the next. Once all the butter is added, mix in vanilla extract.

5. Drizzle in cooled and melted chocolate while running the mixer on low. Scrape the bowl and mix again. The frosting is now ready to transfer to a piping bag or a ziplock bag for freezer storage.

For the Assembly:

1. To decorate the cooled cupcakes, utilize a large star tip to pipe a swirl of buttercream onto them. Start at the center, squeezing and lifting the tip while rotating the cupcake back and forth. For a lovely tip to the dollop, continue to lift while stopping the squeezing of the piping bag.

Tips for making chocolate cupcakes:

Don’t worry if the batter is very liquidy. The cupcakes will turn out incredibly moist with a beautiful flat top.
You can use room temperature or cold coffee in the batter if you prefer.
If you’re not a fan of coffee, use water or milk as a substitute.
If the buttercream becomes soupy as you add butter, don’t panic! It will remain soupy until all the butter is incorporated.
If your Swiss buttercream appears soupy after adding the butter, refrigerate the bowl for 5 minutes, then beat again. It should set up properly.
Whip your buttercream right before piping for the best silky consistency.

Chocolate cupcakes video recipe

Author of video content: Preppy Kitchen

Decadent and Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion

Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this easy chocolate cupcakes recipe will have you whipping up a batch of these treats in no time. The moist and fluffy texture of the cupcakes combined with the intense chocolate flavor will have you coming back for seconds.

Whether you prefer hot chocolate cupcakes or dark chocolate cupcakes, this recipe can be easily customized to your liking. And with a pretty flat top, they’re perfect for decorating with your favorite frosting or toppings.

These are undoubtedly the best chocolate cupcakes you’ll ever taste. So ditch the boxed mix and make these homemade chocolate cupcakes for a truly indulgent and satisfying treat.

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