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Easy Chocolate Cupcake with Rich Chocolate Buttercream and Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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This Easy Chocolate Cupcake recipe features moist, rich chocolate cupcakes baked to perfection and topped with decadent chocolate buttercream or cream cheese chocolate frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes offer a delightful combination of deep chocolate flavor and creamy frosting that is both simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Hot coffee
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:

  • 340 g Butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 150 g Dark chocolate, melted and cooled

For the Cream Cheese Chocolate Frosting:

  • 230 g Cream cheese, softened
  • 115 g Butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 3 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners for easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and kosher salt until well combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the hot coffee, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs into the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth and combined.
  4. Fill Cupcake Liners: Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full to prevent overflow while baking.
  5. Bake Cupcakes: Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool Cupcakes: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. Do not frost while cupcakes are warm.
  7. Prepare Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  8. Add Sugar and Cocoa: Mix in half of the powdered sugar and the cocoa powder carefully until combined, then add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  9. Add Melted Chocolate: Stir the cooled melted dark chocolate into the frosting mixture until well combined and creamy.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Chocolate Frosting: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy, then add softened cream cheese and mix until smooth.
  11. Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat well until smooth and creamy.

Notes

  • Be sure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
  • You can use either the chocolate buttercream or the cream cheese chocolate frosting based on your preference.
  • If you prefer a sweeter frosting, adjust powdered sugar quantity accordingly.
  • Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor and helps achieve a moist texture.
  • Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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