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 25m

Cook 20m

Total 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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Ingredients

(Servings: 14)

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories

610kcal

30%
Fat

25g

1%
Saturated Fat

15g

0%
Carbohydrates

93g

4%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

71g

3%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

96mg

4%
Sodium

197mg

9%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

Chocolate Cupcakes

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts