The Most Amazing Chocolate Cupcakes
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Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
22m
Total Time
32m
This recipe is for the most amazing chocolate cupcakes. It includes a rich and moist chocolate cupcake topped with a silky smooth chocolate buttercream. The perfect treat for any chocolate lover, these cupcakes are sure to become a favorite dessert.
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Ingredients
Servings:
24
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Chocolate Cupcakes
Chocolate Buttercream
Steps
1
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.
2
Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer using a low speed until combined.
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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.
4
Fill each cupcake 2/3 full.
5
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.
6
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.
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Transfer frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto completely cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories354kcal
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Fat17g
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Saturated Fat11g
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Carbohydrates50g
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Fiber2g
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Sugar37g
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Protein2g
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Cholesterol62mg
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Sodium125mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.