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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 two decadent frosting options: a smooth chocolate buttercream and a creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes combine classic chocolate flavors with a soft, fluffy texture and luscious toppings.

Ingredients

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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

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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

Cream Cheese Chocolate Frosting

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prepare for 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. Mix everything well until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Fill Cupcake Liners: Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full, taking care not to overfill to prevent spilling during baking.
  5. Bake the Cupcakes: Place the 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: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add half of the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing carefully until combined. Add the remaining powdered sugar and continue mixing until smooth.
  8. Incorporate Melted Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate and let it cool completely to room temperature. Once cooled, add it to the buttercream mixture and blend until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
  9. Prepare Cream Cheese Chocolate Frosting: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until smooth and well combined.
  10. Add Remaining Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting: Incorporate the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, kosher salt, and vanilla extract into the butter and cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  11. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with your choice of chocolate buttercream or cream cheese chocolate frosting. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not frost cupcakes while they are warm to prevent frosting from melting.
  • For best results, use room temperature butter and cream cheese when making frostings.
  • Melt chocolate slowly using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to avoid burning.
  • You can store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Allow refrigerated cupcakes to come to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.

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