Description
Delightful chocolate cupcakes for two deliver rich cocoa happiness in small portions. Chocolate lovers will savor these individual treats that perfectly balance sweetness and indulgence for intimate dessert moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (45 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps (10 grams) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) milk
- 2 tbsps (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp (15 milliliters) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tbsps (15 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (5 grams) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp (15 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1.25 milliliters) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 milliliters) milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 pinch salt
- Sprinkles
- Chocolate shavings
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Configure the oven to 350F (175C) and strategically place two cupcake liners in a muffin tin, preparing the baking environment for delectable chocolate cupcakes.
- Mix Dry Components: Harmonize flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking gently to create a uniform dry foundation with integrated ingredients.
- Develop Batter: Introduce milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, transforming it into a smooth, consistent batter through careful stirring and blending techniques.
- Fill and Bake: Evenly distribute the batter between cupcake liners, then transfer the tin to the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Cool and Stabilize: Transfer the baked cupcakes to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely and establish their structural integrity before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Whip softened butter until creamy, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar and cocoa powder, creating a luxurious chocolate topping with a light, airy consistency.
- Perfect Frosting Texture: Carefully adjust the frosting’s consistency by incrementally adding milk, ensuring a silky, spreadable result that will elegantly coat the cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate and Finish: Apply the chocolate frosting using a spatula or piping bag, creating an artful presentation, and optionally embellish with decorative toppings or garnishes for added visual appeal.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the cupcakes immediately for peak flavor and texture, or preserve them in an airtight container at room temperature for short-term enjoyment.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for flour, cocoa, and sugar to maintain the perfect texture and prevent dry or dense cupcakes.
- Check Oven Accuracy: Verify your oven temperature with a separate thermometer to ensure consistent baking and prevent under or overbaking.
- Avoid Overmixing: Stir the batter gently until just combined to keep the cupcakes light and tender, preventing a tough or rubbery texture.
- Customize Easily: Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan version, or use gluten-free flour for a gluten-sensitive diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg