Description
Deliciously moist chocolate cupcakes swirled with rich chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Using a piping bag, swirl chocolate frosting on top of each cupcake.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg