Indulge in these rich Chocolate Cupcakes, frosted with a smooth chocolate buttercream and finished with a shiny chocolate glaze. Each cupcake is a mini celebration of chocolate, making it a perfect treat for any chocoholic.
Ingredients
For the Batter:
- 1 ½ cups (215g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (12g) cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 3 oz (85g) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup (60ml) full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (237ml) whole milk, room temperature
For the Frosting:
- ⅔ cup (150g) unsalted butter, very soft
- 2 cups (240g) icing sugar, divided
- 4 tablespoons (60ml) 35% whipping cream, divided
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 4 oz (113g) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
For the Glaze:
- 2 oz (56g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin pans with paper liners.
- Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter until creamy, add sugars and beat until fluffy. Blend in melted chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla, beating until voluminous.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing just until incorporated.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 16-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat butter with icing sugar and cream, then mix in vanilla, salt, and chocolate. Add remaining cream and icing sugar to reach a smooth consistency.
- Make the glaze by melting chocolate with water and corn syrup until glossy. Cool completely.
- Frost each cupcake and drizzle with the glaze.
These cupcakes are a delightful way to savor the rich flavors of chocolate in a small, portable form. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a luxurious personal treat. Enjoy the tender crumb, creamy frosting, and the elegant touch of glaze on top. For more delightful baking recipes, be sure to bookmark our site!
