Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Recipe

I have never met a cupcake I didn't like. In fact, I pretty much love everything about cupcakes. Even more so when they are delicious chocolate cupcakes like these. Life Pro Tip: Any time you can have double the chocolate, you should always say yes and ask questions later. I don't think we could pack any more chocolate into these cupcakes because believe me, if there were a way, I would get more chocolate in there. I only try to use the best chocolate when I bake. We hope that you love these Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Recipe.

Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Ingredients for Cupcakes

• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (can sub with all-purpose flour)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 stick butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¾ cup buttermilk (milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
• ½ cup melted chocolate chips
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Ingredients for Frosting

• 2 sticks butter, softened to room temperature
• ½ tsp salt
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line muffin pan with liners.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. Cream the butter and sugar. Add 1 egg in at a time until thoroughly mixed.
5. Add vanilla extract, buttermilk cocoa powder, and melted chocolate chips. Slowly add wet and dry ingredients.
6. Fill liners with mixture and then some chocolate chips and more mixture on top and bake for 25 minutes. Less time will be needed if using all-purpose flour (probably 17-20 minutes, depending on oven).
7. After the cupcakes have cooled, mix together the frosting ingredients.
8. Frost the cupcakes.
9. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles.

So there you have it. Some insanely delicious drool worthy chocolate cupcakes most likely better than any chocolate cupcakes you've ever had. We hope that you are inspired by this Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Recipe. Happy baking!