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Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Name: Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: Chocolate Cupcakes:; 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk*, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee (decaf is fine); Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:; 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed; 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste); salt, to taste; optional for garnish: sprinkles

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

45m

This delightful recipe for chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting combines rich cocoa with fluffy, sweet vanilla. The moist cupcakes are made with buttermilk and hot water, and the creamy frosting is made with butter, sugar, and vanilla. Optional sprinkles add a festive touch to this classic dessert.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Vanilla Frosting

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Servings: 14

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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

1 large egg, at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk*, at room temperature

1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee (decaf is fine)

1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed

1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk, at room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)

optional for garnish: sprinkles

Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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