Fudge Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup hot water
– 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Fudge Frosting
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/4 cup milk
– 3 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in hot water until smooth, then fold in chocolate chips.
Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Fudge Frosting
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth, then stir in vanilla extract and melted chocolate chips.
Allow frosting to cool slightly before spreading or piping onto cupcakes.
Cc TRESH CAKES