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Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Cloud Frosting

Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes with Cloudy Chocolate Frosting

Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Cloud Frosting are easy to make, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used instead.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder (Cacao Barry Extra Brute) Can swap with Dutch process cocoa.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness for best results.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Check expiration for effectiveness.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee/Water Hot water can be used alternatively.
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt or coconut cream can be used.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before use to avoid lumps.
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate Choose quality chocolate around 60-70% cocoa.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and hot coffee or water until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
  6. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To make frosting, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add sour cream, hot water, and dark chocolate until smooth.
  8. Frost completely cooled cupcakes using a piping bag to create swirls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Sift powdered sugar before adding to avoid lumps.

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