Best 10 Frosted Brownie Cupcakes Recipes

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For chocolate lovers with a sweet tooth, frosted brownie cupcakes are a delightful and indulgent treat. The combination of a rich, fudgy brownie base and a creamy, decadent frosting creates a flavor explosion that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect frosted brownie cupcakes, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure your cupcakes turn out moist, flavorful, and visually stunning.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BROWNIE CUPCAKES RECIPE



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These brownie cupcakes are fudgy and rich, just like brownies. They are topped with the silkiest dark chocolate buttercream that literally melts in your mouth. You only need a few ingredients and little prep time to make a batch of these. Be prepared for them to disappear quickly as they are a huge crowd pleaser.

Provided by Sabine Venier

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 cups granulated white sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder, spooned and leveled
1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar sifted
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate bars, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line two 12 cup muffin pans with 12-14 cupcake liners and set aside.
  • Cupcakes: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Sift in the flour, cocoa and salt and stir just until combined. Using an ice cream scoop, spoon the batter into the prepared liners. Fill them about 3/4 to almost full.
  • Bake for 22-26 minutes until the tops look crinkly and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly dirty. Do not overbake them or they will become cakey. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-high speed until soft and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined and smooth. Add the chocolate and mix until well combined and creamy. Pipe or spread onto the cooled cupcakes and serve. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 226 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 58 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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Grandma Page's brownie cupcakes!

Provided by mindee

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 cup chocolate chips
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 18 cupcake cups with paper liners.
  • Melt butter and chocolate chips together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth; let cool.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix flour and vanilla extract into egg mixture. Fold in chocolate mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into prepared cupcake cups, filling them about 1/2 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 89.4 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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I grew up in my parents' bakery, which might explain why I don't like frosting. These brownie cupcakes are just my style! They come out shiny on top and are great without frosting. -Cindy Lang, Hays, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat egg and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until tops begin to crack, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ESPRESSO DARK BROWNIE CUPCAKES, PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 34m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
2 tablespoons finely ground espresso
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
Peanut Butter Fudge frosting, recipe follows
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Pinch salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line standard cupcake pans with 24 cupcake liners.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, stirring every 30 seconds, until the butter and chocolate are melted and smooth. Set aside to cool. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, espresso, and salt in another bowl. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix both sugars and reserved chocolate mixture until well combined. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until each is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. Add the flour mixture until blended. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake until golden, rotating the pans halfway though, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pans to wire racks to cool completely before removing the cupcakes.
  • To assemble: Frost the cooled cupcakes with Peanut Butter Fudge Frosting.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, peanut butter, and salt on medium-high speed until creamy. Turn the speed to low and beat in the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Add the cocoa powder and beat until extremely smooth and creamy.

FROSTED BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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These fudge brownies with colorful icing melt in your mouth. Great kid-pleaser.

Provided by Carol Marie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes

Time 1h16m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 (18 ounce) package fudge brownie mix
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 (16 ounce) container white frosting
3 drops food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with vegetable shortening.
  • Combine brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water together in a bowl; mix until smooth. Pour into prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 16 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; allow to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine white frosting and food coloring in the bowl of an electric mixer; beat until coloring is evenly distributed. Pipe frosting onto cool brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Enjoy the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate with these quick-fix brownie cupcakes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
Betty Crocker™ Decor Selects candy sprinkles, nonpareils or colored sugars, if desired
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 oz container)
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Fill cups about 3/4 full (about 1/4 cup each).
  • Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted near edge comes out almost clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.
  • In small bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over brownies; sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 ounces best-quality semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, (optional)
Nonstick cooking spray
Mrs. Milman's Chocolate Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-count muffin tin with cupcake liners, and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and 8 ounces of chocolate. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Add flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Stir in the melted chocolate until combined. Stir in remaining 3 ounces of chocolate and nuts if desired.
  • Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, fill cupcake liners 3/4 full with batter. Bake until a firm crust forms on the cupcakes, about 20 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool, about 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan, and continue to cool on a wire rack.
  • Ice cupcakes with a generous amount of chocolate frosting.

BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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When it comes to making these super easy brownie cupcakes the trick is all in how you bake them. Start by preparing a box of Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix according to the instructions. Then, instead of baking them in a single pan, divide the batter into a muffin tin to create 18 perfectly portioned cupcake-style brownies. All that's left to do is to frost and decorate them anyway you like. Serve them after dinner, at birthdays, parties and potlucks. They're the perfect - and cutest - way to serve brownies no matter what the occasion.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. Make batter as directed on brownie mix box. Fill each cup 2/3 full (about 3 tablespoons each).
  • Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted near edge comes out almost clean. Do not overbake. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

FROSTED WALNUT BROWNIE CUPS



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Have a little taste of heaven with these mini brownie cups. They are always a huge hit and are simple to make. -Crystal Strick, Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 32 brownie cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter, cubed
1-1/3 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
GANACHE:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour; stir in walnuts. Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups almost full. , Bake at 350° for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For ganache, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool for 30 minutes or until ganache reaches a spreading consistency, stirring occasionally. Spread over brownie cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Mother's Day     Back to School     Walnut     Winter     Birthday     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 10 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cupcakes
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (about 8 ounces)
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons (about) whipping cream (optional)
Chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • For cupcakes:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 10 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners. Combine butter, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Whisk both sugars into chocolate mixture, then whisk in eggs 1 at a time. Whisk in vanilla, then flour, walnuts, salt, and remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (about 1/4 cup for each). Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to rack and cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Put powdered sugar and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is smooth, adding whipping cream by teaspoonfuls if frosting is too thick to spread.
  • Spread frosting in swirls over top of cupcakes. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.)

Tips:

  • For fudgy brownies, use melted chocolate and butter. For cakey brownies, use cocoa powder.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in tough brownies.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have cupcake liners, you can grease and flour a muffin tin.
  • To make your frosting extra smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before using.
  • Use a piping bag to frost the cupcakes for a professional look.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Frosted brownie cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are fudgy, moist, and topped with a creamy frosting. With a few simple tips, you can make frosted brownie cupcakes that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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