Double Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Moist chocolate cupcakes with chocolate chips, topped with creamy chocolate frosting. A chocolate lover’s dream!

I spent two years searching for the perfect chocolate cupcake recipe. I wanted a from scratch recipe, not a cupcake that started with a cake mix. I made at least six different recipes, but none of them were perfect.

Then I found this one. It is moist and fudgy and delicious, and I haven’t looked back!. It is the same base that I used in my Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes.

This time I wanted a pure chocolate cupcake, no frills. I added chocolate chips to the batter, and sprinkled some on top. I was in chocolate lovers heaven!

Then I found this one. It is moist and fudgy and delicious, and I haven’t looked back! It is the same base that I used in my Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes.

This time I wanted a pure chocolate cupcake, no frills. I added chocolate chips to the batter, and sprinkled some on top. I was in chocolate lovers heaven!

These cupcakes are nice and rich, so they go great with a cold glass of milk!

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Double Chocolate Cupcakes

Kara

Moist chocolate cupcakes with chocolate chips and chocolate buttercream frosting.

4.50 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Cooling Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert: Cakes and Cupcakes

Cuisine American

Servings 18 cupcakes

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 6 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
• ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Frosting

• ½ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp cream (or milk) (more as needed)

Instructions

 

• For cupcakes, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Add oil, water, and vinegar. Whisk till smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
• Fill paper lined muffin cups about 2/3 full. Bake at 375° for about 18-20 minutes.
• Let cool in pans for five minutes, then remove to cooling racks.
• Cool completely, and pipe on the chocolate frosting. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if desired.

Chocolate Frosting

• Combine butter and cocoa in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at low speed until blended, then on medium speed for another 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
• Add salt, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of the cream. Beat for another 2-3 minutes at medium-high speed until fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl a few times. If it's too stiff, you can add more cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

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