Best 6 The Best Chocolate Cupcakes Ever Recipes

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Chocolate cupcakes are a beloved treat that holds a special place in the hearts of dessert lovers worldwide. With their moist and fluffy crumb, rich chocolate flavor, and irresistible frosting, these miniature cakes have become synonymous with indulgence and celebration. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your cupcake game or a novice cook seeking a foolproof recipe, this article will guide you on a journey to create the ultimate chocolate cupcakes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE RECIPE



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This chocolate cupcake recipe is absolute perfection! What you get is a light and moist cupcake that's loaded with chocolate flavor. These cupcakes are perfect for dessert and/or birthdays!

Provided by Whitney Wright

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl whisk the cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment add the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for 1 minute or until thoroughly combined.
  • With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry ingredients with the buttermilk starting and ending with the dry ingredients. (Dry, buttermilk, dry, buttermilk, dry). Don't overmix.
  • Line a regular sized muffin tin with cupcake liners. Fill the liners half full. If you fill them over halfway, they will spill over! Don't do it. Only fill half full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Frost with chocolate buttercream frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE MOST AMAZING CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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The Most Amazing Chocolate Cupcake Recipe is moist, chocolatey perfection. These are the chocolate cupcakes you've been dreaming of!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup cups warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups butter (softened)
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Recipe makes 24 cupcakes so you may have to cook it in batches unless you have two muffin tins.
  • Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer using a low speed until combined.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat on a medium speed until smooth. This should take just a couple of minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl to make sure everything got mixed in.
  • Fill each cupcake 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes until the cupcakes meet the toothpick test (stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean). Remove from tins and cool completely.
  • Make the frosting by In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy using a hand mixer. Add in cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. Beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating in between.
  • Transfer frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto completely cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES EVER!



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A chocolaty moist cupcake to brighten up your day. It's super easy and fun to make.

Provided by Samtro91

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder, or more to taste
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 tablespoons water
½ egg
3 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
6 milk chocolate candy kisses (such as Hershey's Kisses®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder together in a bowl.
  • Stir margarine, water, egg, and vanilla extract together. Beat margarine mixture into flour mixture. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter; press candy kiss into the center of each half-filled muffin cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 113.7 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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The only chocolate cupcake recipe you'll ever need. We love these for the deep rich chocolate flavor and their moist and springy interiors. It's the perfect cake base for any frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups cake flour (see Cook's Note)
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
3/4 cup warm coffee
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate (64-percent cacao), chopped
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together the buttermilk, coffee, oil, eggs and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  • Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and beat on low speed just until combined. Scrape down the bowl then add the remaining wet ingredients and beat to combine. Scrape down the bowl and paddle. Increase the speed to medium and beat for a full minute.
  • Fill the prepared cupcake tins 2/3 of the way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of each comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly pressed, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • For the frosting: Melt the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over simmering water in a medium saucepan. Remove from the simmering water and let it cool until room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, drizzle in the melted chocolate and beat until completely blended. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Decoratively pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

FAMOUS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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We could tell you this is the best chocolate cupcake you will ever try, or you could serve it at your next holiday event and see for yourself. With its tender texture and perfect, intentional chocolate flavor, it's a classic dessert for casual and elegant affairs. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces milk chocolate,chopped
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
24 miniature peanut butter cups

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate and hot water. Whisk until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. , Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Whisk buttermilk into chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with chocolate mixture, beating well after each addition. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. , Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, combine the peanut butter, butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with peanut butter cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH + CUPCAKE = THE BEST CUPCAKE. EVER.



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Seriously, I'm a cupcake aficionado and these cupcakes are amazing! I saw them on a bakery menu and decided to replicate them.

Provided by lovestohost

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 2h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 ⅓ cups water
⅓ cup canola oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt; set aside. Beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg and the vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls; place onto a baking sheet, and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat 3 eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer to break up. Add the cake mix, water, and canola oil; continue beating for 2 minutes on medium speed. Spoon into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full. Place a frozen cookie dough ball on the top center of each cupcake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion of the cupcake (not the cookie dough ball) comes clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 214.5 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

Tips For Baking The Best Chocolate Cupcakes Ever

- Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, not margarine, and good-quality chocolate. - Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cupcakes light and airy. - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling. - Mix in the dry ingredients gradually. Overmixing can toughen the cupcakes. - Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will help to prevent the cupcakes from overflowing in the oven. - Bake the cupcakes at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking will dry out the cupcakes. - Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion

These chocolate cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are moist, fluffy, and chocolatey, and they are topped with a delicious chocolate frosting. With a few simple tips, you can easily make the best chocolate cupcakes ever.

Tips For Baking The Best Chocolate Cupcakes Ever

  • Use high-quality ingredients.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients gradually.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.

Conclusion

These chocolate cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are moist, fluffy, and chocolatey, and they are topped with a delicious chocolate frosting. With a few simple tips, you can easily make the best chocolate cupcakes ever.

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