Best 9 Healthy But Delicious Devils Food Cupcakes Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet treat but also want to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect healthy yet delicious devils food cupcakes. In this article, we will unveil the secrets to crafting moist and decadent cupcakes that satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your dietary goals. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that blends indulgence and well-being, leaving you with a guilt-free delight that will impress your taste buds and keep your body happy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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We mixed sour cream into the batter to add moistness and a subtle tang. Silky smooth ganache makes a rich topping; other options include seven-minute frosting and cream-cheese frosting. The chocolate curls are easily made with a few strokes of a vegetable peeler.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
3/4 cup hot water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Chocolate Curls for Devil's Food Cupcakes, for decorating (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk together cocoa and hot water until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Melt butter with sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to combine. Remove from heat, and pour into a mixing bowl. With an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat until mixture is cooled, 4 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each is incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add vanilla, then cocoa mixture, and beat until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the sour cream, and beating until just combined after each.
  • Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each three- quarters full. Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer tins to wire racks to cool 15 minutes; turn out cupcakes onto racks and let cool completely. Cupcakes can be stored overnight at room temperature, or frozen up to 2 months, in airtight containers.
  • To finish, use a small offset spatula to spread cupcakes with frosting.

HEALTHY BUT DELICIOUS DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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Only two ingredients in this recipe, devil's food cake mix and canned pumpkin. Sounds like it wouldn't be very good but it is! These cupcakes turn out moist and are surprisingly chocolatey tasting, you barely detect the pumpkin taste at all. And because there's no oil or eggs they are a healthy alternative to your typical cupcake. Make sure to use pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling! You could also add chocolate chips, nuts, etc. to pep these up a little.

Provided by StephanieNS

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 16 cupcakes, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Stir the cake mix and pumpkin together until well blended (batter will be thick).
  • Put the mixture into 16 cupcake baking cups.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and then allow them to cool.

CREAM-FILLED DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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These iconic moist, super chocolatey devil's food cakes filled with yummy cream are well worth the effort! You can even make them a day ahead.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
Filling:
2 cups marshmallow creme
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Glaze:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch fine salt
Icing:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners, and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Bring the cocoa powder, milk and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, and whisk until the cocoa dissolves into a smooth, thicker mixture, about 3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, and set aside until just slightly warm to the touch.
  • Beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until combined and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition. Continue to beat while slowly pouring the cocoa mixture into the bowl (be sure to scrape out any cocoa that coats the saucepan) just until incorporated, scraping down the side of the bowl as needed. Reduce the speed to medium, add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated. Finish stirring by hand to avoid overmixing.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups, and bake until the cupcakes bounce back when gently pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Unwrap each cupcake, and use a small knife to cut out a small "plug" of cake in the middle of each bottom, cutting about halfway through the cupcake.
  • For the filling: Beat the marshmallow, confectioners' sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag, and snip off one corner. Pipe the filling into the holes cut out of the cupcakes; use the plugs or scraps of the cake you removed to plug the holes back up.
  • For the glaze: Combine the butter, chocolate, honey and salt in a small microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and poke a hole in it to vent. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) for about 1 minute, until the butter and most of the chocolate is melted. Whisk until smooth; let cool, 15 to 20 minutes. Dip the top of each cupcake in the glaze, and let it set up, about 30 minutes.
  • For the icing: Put the filled and glazed cupcakes on a rack set over a baking sheet or piece of parchment. Whisk the confectioners' sugar, butter and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl. Top each cupcake with a drizzle of icing; let harden, about 10 minutes. Put the finished cupcakes in fresh liners. The cupcakes can be baked, filled, glazed and iced a day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Fine salt
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup coffee, at room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Raspberries, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the cupcakes:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 1 (12-cup) muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and the sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Slowly beat in the eggs, 1 at a time. Mix together the milk, coffee, and vanilla in a measuring cup. Add 1/2 the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beat to combine, then add the milk- coffee mixture and continue to beat, then add the remaining dry mixture. The mixture will look thick and airy.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner 3/4 way full. Bake until a toothpick, inserted in the middle of the cupcake, comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the oven to a wire rack and let cool before frosting.
  • To make the frosting: Bring the heavy whipping cream to a gentle simmer. Add the chopped chocolate to a bowl with the butter and pour the hot cream over. Whisk the mixture until melted and smooth. Let it sit for 5 to 8 minutes until it thickens up.
  • Frost the cupcakes with the chocolate frosting using an offset spatula. Top each with a raspberry.

DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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Provided by Amy M. Spindler

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 32 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

32 baking cups
3 ounces good-quality unsweetened chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 ounces (6 squares) semisweet chocolate
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the baking cups in the muffin pans.
  • Place the chocolate in a small heavy saucepan, and melt over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pans from the heat and set aside.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar together in the bowl of an electric mixer. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the melted chocolate.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Alternating between the two, add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the chocolate mixture in three stages, ending with the flour. Then slowly stir in 1 cup of boiling water and the vanilla.
  • Pour the batter 3/4 full into the baking cups. Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pans from the oven, and let the cupcakes cool for 5 minutes, and then remove them from the muffin pans. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
  • Place all the ingredients into a small, heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is almost melted.
  • Remove from heat. Continue to stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until icing reaches room temperature.
  • Hold cupcakes upside down and dip the tops into the icing. Twirl slightly and then hold upside down for a few seconds for excess to drip off. After dipping them all, dip each one a second time.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 121 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE FROSTING



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This Devil's Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting is simply delicious. It's the perfect treat no matter the occassion.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Quick Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. In a bowl, stir baking soda into the boiling water; stir this mixture into chocolate. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture is light and pale yellow in color. Add eggs, one at a time, and continue to mix until thoroughly incorporated. Add flour and buttermilk, alternating between small amounts of each, and blend well.
  • Add the melted chocolate and vanilla to the batter, and stir well. Pour the batter into the paper cups, and bake until a cake tester comes out clean when inserted into the center of a cupcake, about 30 minutes. Remove cupcakes from the oven, and allow them to cool briefly in the muffin tin before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely. Ice, and serve.

CINNAMON-SCENTED DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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Categories     Cake     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Summer     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

30 2 1/2-inch-wide by 1 1/2-inch-high paperpanettone molds
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups freshly brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) mini semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray insides of 30 paper molds with nonstick spray; arrange paper molds on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Sift flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into large bowl. Combine sugar, coffee, buttermilk, oil, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla in another large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat egg mixture until blended. Add dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until blended, scraping bowl occasionally, about 4 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each paper mold. Bake cupcakes, 1 sheet at a time, until puffed and center is just firm to touch, about 24 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to racks and cool completely.
  • Frost cupcakes with almond frosting. (Can be made ahead. Arrange cupcakes in deep disposable roasting pans. Cover pans with foil. Refrigerate up to 2 days, or store at room temperature 1 day. Bring chilled cupcakes to room temperature before serving.)
  • Decorate cupcakes with mini roses up to 4 hours before serving.

DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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Based on a recipe from Cook's Country magazine, February/March 2006. Makes 24 cupcakes, although it can be easily halved. The editors say, "If you don't have bar or block chocolate on hand, use semisweet chips in the cake and frosting." I frost these using recipe #414787 or recipe #414801. Did you know that unfrosted cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days? They may also be individually wrapped in plastic and frozen in a zipper-lock bag for up to 1 month.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup boiling water
2/3 cup natural cocoa powder
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or 2 tablespoons instant coffee
4 large eggs
2/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool

Steps:

  • Place oven rack in lower-middle position and heat oven to 350° degrees. Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • In small bowl whisk together boiling water, cocoa, chocolate, and espresso powder.
  • In medium bowl whisk eggs, sour cream, and vanilla together until well combined.
  • Using electric mixer on low speed, combine flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in large bowl until blended. Incorporate butter by mixing it in on low speed, about 1 minute. Add egg mixture in 2 additions, then beat at medium speed, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until combined, about 1 minute.
  • Add chocolate mixture and beat at medium speed until incorporated, about 1 minute.
  • Divide batter evenly among the prepared 24 cupcake liners.
  • Bake until tester inserted in cupcake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool cupcakes in muffin tins for 10 minutes before removing and cooling completely on wire rack.
  • Frost using recipe #414787 (White Chocolate Frosting) or recipe #414801 (Dark Chocolate Frosting) if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 54.7, Sodium 123, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.3, Protein 3.2

DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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These sponges with a cream cheese topping are light yet wonderfully chocolatey

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

50g cocoa powder
2 large eggs , at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
175g plain flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
225g caster sugar
175g unsalted butter , softened
4 tbsp unsalted butter , softened
200g cream cheese , softened
1 tsp vanilla
400g icing sugar , sifted
small handful silver balls or sprinkles , for decoration

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line 2 muffin tins with 16 paper muffin cases. Whisk together 175ml boiling water with the cocoa powder in a medium-sized bowl until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool until it reaches room temperature (put it in the freezer to speed it up), then whisk it with the eggs and vanilla.
  • In an electric mixer, combine the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and sugar. Mix on a low speed for 30 secs, then add one-third of the cocoa liquid and softened butter. Keep mixing on a low speed, then turn up to medium high and beat for 1 min. Add the remaining liquid in 3 batches, beating each one for 30 secs. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula and mix one more time. Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 20 mins, then remove and let them cool in the tin.
  • To make the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese for 2-3 mins until creamy, then add the vanilla. While still mixing, pour in the sugar in 4 batches, beating each time to fully combine. Beat for a further min, then chill for 2 hrs.
  • Swirl the frosting over the cooled cupcakes and decorate with silver balls or whatever you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 43 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.39 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use dark cocoa powder: Dutch-process or dark cocoa powder will give your cupcakes a richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can lead to tough, dense cupcakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full: This will prevent the cupcakes from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These healthy-but-delicious devil's food cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're rich, moist, and chocolatey, but they're also made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and applesauce. So you can enjoy them without guilt!

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