Chocolate Cupcakes with Frosting and Glaze

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin pans with paper liners.
2. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. 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.
4. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 16-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
6. 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.
7. Make the glaze by melting chocolate with water and corn syrup until glossy. Cool completely.
8. 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!