Best 6 Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Yogurt Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Chocolate cupcakes with vanilla yogurt caramel frosting is a delectable dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and caramel with the tanginess of yogurt. This heavenly treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to anniversaries to simple weekend indulgences. With its moist and fluffy texture, decadent frosting, and captivating aroma, this recipe will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible chocolate cupcakes topped with a swirl of velvety vanilla yogurt caramel frosting.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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My mother always made these quick and easy cupcakes for impromptu summer barbeques and they are a childhood favorite of mine.

Provided by Erin Quinn

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup water
2 tablespoons grape jelly
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup half-and-half cream
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the white sugar, flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in the water, grape jelly, mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix just until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter.
  • Make the frosting while the cupcakes cool. Combine the butter, half-and-half and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Set the pan over a bowl of ice water and whisk or beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Frost cupcakes when they are completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 279.5 mg, Sugar 40.2 g

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA YOGURT CARAMEL FROSTING



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Enjoy these chocolate cupcakes topped with caramel and Yoplait® vanilla yogurt. Perfect for dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (14 oz) fat-free sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/4 cup fat-free egg product
2 tablespoons fat-free caramel topping
1 container (5.3 oz) Greek vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; set aside. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Stir in condensed milk and egg product. Add half of flour mixture at a time, stirring until incorporated. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramel topping uncovered on High 30 seconds. Add yogurt, stirring well. Top each cupcake with 1 tablespoon mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

VEGAN CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA FROSTING



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These simple vegan chocolate cupcakes with vegan vanilla frosting are wonderfully moist and rich. You can use any sprinkles or candy you like for decorating.

Provided by Francesca

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 1h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
½ cup vegan margarine
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla soy milk, or as needed
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 individual muffin cups or line cups with paper liners.
  • Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Pour in water, oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix well into a smooth batter. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in the muffin cups for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Cream margarine in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 of the confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while electric mixture is running on low speed. Beat in vanilla soy milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat in remaining confectioners' sugar until frosting has desired consistency.
  • Spoon frosting into a piping bag and pipe over cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 156.7 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

YOGURT VANILLA CUPCAKES W/ CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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These are moist and rich without being too fatty. I love the frosting because it's very easy and very chocolatey.

Provided by GingerPeach

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chocolate chips
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • Begin with the frosting to allow time for it to cool.
  • Mix the sugar and cocoa together in a small saucepan.
  • Add half of the milk, stirring constantly until blended.
  • Then add the rest of the milk.
  • Cook on medium heat until the mixture begins to boil.
  • Lower heat and let simmer for a 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 3 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla and chocolate chips, mixing until dissolved.
  • Let cool at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for future use.
  • For the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until well blended.
  • Add the eggs to the butter/sugar mixture.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture and yogurt to the butter/sugar mixture.
  • Fill muffin molds 2/3 full and bake for about 20 minutes until it passes the clean toothpick test.
  • To frost, hold a muffin upside-down over the frosting, gently dunk it and twist as you pull it out.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CUPCAKES



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You only need a few baking staples to throw together these gooey delights. Boxed cake mix and a can of frosting make them fast, but caramel, walnuts and chocolate chips tucked inside make them memorable. We like them with ice cream. -Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
24 caramels
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Chocolate frosting and hot caramel ice cream topping
Additional walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups one-third full; set remaining batter aside. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until top of cupcake appears set., Gently press a caramel into each cupcake; sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Top with remaining batter. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a toothpick comes out clean. , Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with chocolate frosting and drizzle with ice cream topping. Sprinkle with additional nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcake and Vegan Chocolate Recipe is one of my personal favorites. View the full recipe and more like it at: http://www.elanaspantry.com/2008/04/22/vanilla-cupcakes-with-chocolate-frosting/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 mini cupcakes, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 eggs
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine coconut flour, salt and baking soda.
  • In a small bowl, blend together eggs, grapeseed oil, agave and vanilla.
  • Mix wet ingredients into dry and blend with a mixer or hand blender until smooth.
  • Pour batter into well oiled muffin tins.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Top with chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 105.5, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • For moist cupcakes, use room temperature ingredients and do not overmix the batter.
  • To achieve a tall cupcake, fill the liners 2/3 full.
  • For a smooth caramel frosting, use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar reaches the correct temperature.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can use the cold water test to check the consistency of the caramel.
  • For a richer frosting, use full-fat yogurt.
  • To make the frosting ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Before frosting the cupcakes, make sure they are completely cool.
  • For a professional look, use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to frost the cupcakes.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts before the frosting sets.

Conclusion:

These chocolate cupcakes with vanilla yogurt caramel frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. The moist chocolate cupcakes are perfectly complemented by the sweet and creamy caramel frosting. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that everyone will love.

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