Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Icing Recipe
Description
These chocolate cupcakes with vanilla icing are moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. The cupcakes are made with a combination of cocoa powder, butter, and semi-sweet chocolate morsels for an intense chocolate flavor. The creamy vanilla buttercream frosting adds a delicious sweetness and silky texture, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, hosting a party, or just looking for a delicious dessert, these chocolate cupcakes with vanilla icing are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the buttercream frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
4. Slowly add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate morsels.
5. Fill the cupcake liners halfway with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
6. To make the buttercream frosting, beat together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and heavy cream.
7. Frost the cupcakes with the buttercream frosting. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Toothpick
Notes
- You can substitute the buttermilk with regular milk if needed.
- To make a chocolate buttercream frosting, simply add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the frosting.
- To make a flavored buttercream frosting, add 1 teaspoon of your favorite extract or flavorings.
Nutrition
One cupcake with vanilla icing contains approximately 250 calories, 12 grams of fat, 36 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein.
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