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How to Make Luxurious Chocolate Cupcakes That Rival Magnolia Bakery's
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Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
35m
This luxurious chocolate cupcake recipe yields rich, moist cupcakes that rival those from Magnolia Bakery. With a perfect balance of sweetness and intense chocolate flavor, these treats are topped with a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Servings:
18
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Steps
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Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F (175ºC). Place paper baking cups in two 12-cup muffin pans. Fit a piping bag with desired piping tip for frosting the cupcakes; set aside.
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In a medium bowl, cover bittersweet chocolate with hot water; let sit 2 minutes. Whisk until chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk in eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder to combine. Add chocolate mixture and whisk until just smooth and no lumps remain. Divide batter equally between baking cups, filling each about 2/3 of the way.
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Bake until a wooden toothpick or cake tester inserted into center of cupcakes comes out clean and cupcakes spring back lightly when touched, about 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove cupcakes from pan and allow them to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
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Using a flexible spatula, scrape buttercream into prepared piping bag. Pipe buttercream on top of each cupcake until completely covered. (Alternatively, use an offset spatula to spread buttercream on top of each cupcake until completely covered.) Repeat with remaining 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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Calories26kcal1%
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Fat1g0%
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Saturated Fat1g0%
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Carbohydrates3g0%
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Fiber0g0%
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Sugar2g0%
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Protein0g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium1mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.