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Published: Apr 4, 2017 · Modified: Feb 4, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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This Chocolate Cupcakes would be any kids favorite as well as good for parties. The buttercream recipe was pretty basic and uses melted chocolate instead of the cocoa making it a very delicious frosting.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting in a tray

I was in no way ready to start baking for the Mega Marathon in February when I baked these amazing chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting. If you know me, it would be evident by now that I don't make many chocolate recipes.

I am not a big chocolate fan and hence there are only very few recipes that I have made with chocolate.

It was my little one's birthday and also our team leader Srivalli's birthday on the same day and they both are big time chocolate fans. What better could I have baked for them on their special day other than this wonderful Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.

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My kid was able to taste and enjoy the cupcakes in person whereas Srivalli got the virtual treat of the cupcakes.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting garnish in a Plate

This year my son had asked me long ago that he only wanted chocolate cupcakes and that too with chocolate frosting. There are just so many recipes out there that I was a t a total loss to choose one. Finally I settled down on the recipe that was on the back of Hershey's cocoa box.

I am so glad that I chose that recipe as the cupcakes that I made were one of the best ever and my son could not have been happier. I usually make a test run with any new recipe that I try before making a big batch, but this time I just took a brave move and doubled the cupcake recipe as I was making the cupcakes for my son's school and soccer.

The buttercream recipe was pretty basic and I used melted chocolate in the recipe instead of the cocoa. Make sure you take the time to beat the frosting well as that is what helps in making a smooth buttercream.

C for Chocolate Cupcakes in a tray

One thing I would really like to mention about the cupcake recipe is that the cupcake batter is very runny. In fact it was so runny that I really thought I have messed up with the water quantity.

I had my fingers and toes crossed when I placed the first batch of cupcakes in the oven. I almost jumped out of joy when I saw that the cupcakes came out perfect and they were one of the moistest cupcakes I have ever baked.

This is my third recipe in the A-Z Baking around the World series and this recipe is from America. This post bought memories of our trip to the Hershey's chocolate factory in Pennsylvania.

It was a place to see and we were in awe when we went to the chocolate factory to see how the chocolates are made.

 Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting with others cupcake

Preparation time - 15 minutes
Baking time - 18-22 minutes per batch
Difficulty level - easy
Recipe adapted from - Hershey's Cocoa box

Ingredients to make Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream Frosting -

To make Chocolate Cupcakes - (makes 24 cupcakes)

  • Granulated sugar - 2 cups
  • All purpose flour - 1 ¾ cup
  • Cocoa powder - ¾ cup
  • Baking powder - 1 ½ tsp
  • Baking soda - 1 ½ tsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp
  • Eggs (large) - 2
  • Milk (preferably whole milk) - 1 cup
  • Vegetable oil - ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract - 2 tsp
  • Boiling water - 1 cup

To make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting -

  • Butter (unsalted and at room temperature) - 1 cup (2 sticks)
  • Powdered sugar - 2 cups
  • Semi sweet chocolate chip morsels - 1 cup (melted)
  • Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
  • salt - a pinch
C for Chocolate Cupcakes

Procedure -

To make the Chocolate cupcakes -

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the cupcake/muffin pans with liners.
  • I used my stand mixer to make the batter for the cupcake as I had doubled the recipe. You could make it using a hand mixer as well, but since we are using boiling water in the recipe, having the hands free was very helpful.
  • In the bowl of the mixer, add the dry ingredients. Mix to combine and then add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture for about a minute and then slowly add the boiling water.
  • Keep beating the mixture until the batter is smooth but do not over beat the batter. Keep in mind that this cake batter is very runny. I was very scared when I saw that the batter was very runny, but the cupcakes turned out marvelous.
  • Fill the prepared muffin tray a little more than ½.
Mixing the ingredients
  • Bake them for about 18 - 20 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cupcakes in a cooling rack. Let them cool entirely before frosting them.
Baking the chocolate cupcakes

To make the Chocolate Buttercream frosting -

  • Melt the semi sweet chocolate chip morsels in the microwave and cool it down to room temperature.
Melting the Semi sweet Chocolate
  • Place the room temperature butter in the bowl of the mixer and beat in medium speed until light and creamy.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar in batches and keep mixing until the frosting is very smooth and silky. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla extract and slowly pour the melted chocolate in the frosting and keep beating the frosting to make it smooth.
Making the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled well they are ready to be frosted.
C for Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is ready

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Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This Chocolate Cupcakes would be any kids favorite as well as good for parties. The buttercream recipe was pretty basic and uses melted chocolate instead of the cocoa making it a very delicious frosting.
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Course: Baking, Chocolate, Dessert, Kids Friendly
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pan
  • Grinder
  • Oven

Ingredients

TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES - (MAKES 24 CUPCAKES)

  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cup All-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs Large
  • 1 cup Milk Preferably whole milk
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Boiling water

TO MAKE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING -

  • 1 cup Butter Unsalted and at room temperature - 1 cup (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Semi sweet chocolate chip morsels Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt

Instructions

TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES -

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the cupcake/muffin pans with liners.
  • I used my stand mixer to make the batter for the cupcake as I had doubled the recipe. You could make it using a hand mixer as well, but since we are using boiling water in the recipe, having the hands free was very helpful.
  • In the bowl of the mixer, add the dry ingredients. Mix to combine and then add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture for about a minute and then slowly add the boiling water.
  • Keep beating the mixture until the batter is smooth but do not over beat the batter. Keep in mind that this cake batter is very runny. I was very scared when I saw that the batter was very runny, but the cupcakes turned out marvelous.
  • Fill the prepared muffin tray a little more than ½.
  • Bake them for about 18 - 20 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cupcakes in a cooling rack. Let them cool entirely before frosting them.

TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING -

  • Melt the semi sweet chocolate chip morsels in the microwave and cool it down to room temperature.
  • Place the room temperature butter in the bowl of the mixer and beat in medium speed until light and creamy.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar in batches and keep mixing until the frosting is very smooth and silky. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla extract and slowly pour the melted chocolate in the frosting and keep beating the frosting to make it smooth.
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled well they are ready to be frosted.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sapna says

    May 07, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    Omg, those cupcakes are rocking and looks so pretty.

    Reply
  2. ruchi indu says

    April 24, 2017 at 5:14 am

    feel like i entered a birthday party now... Though i am not a fan of chocolate, i feel like grabbing that cup cake right out of my computer screen

    Reply
  3. Molly Kumar says

    April 11, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    These cupcakes look so good!! Chocolate cupcakes are my favorite and I can never get enough of cupcake recipes 🙂 Will try this soon.

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    April 11, 2017 at 9:25 am

    Oh my.. these cupcakes look amazing. Double chocolate = double delicious 🙂 Buttercream frosting looks so heavenly fluffy and just yummy. Bet my kiddo would love these!

    Reply
  5. soniya Saluja says

    April 10, 2017 at 9:55 am

    OH my goodness!! They look so Moist & flavorful! saving this recipe , will try it soon 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ashley - Forking Up says

    April 10, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Cupcakes with cocoa powder rather than melted chocolate are a win for me--one less step to worry about! These came out great!

    Reply
  7. Swathi says

    April 09, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    Delicious chocolate cupcakes love it, my daughter's favorite, she want chocolate cupcakes with chocolate butter cream.

    Reply
  8. Megan Marlowe says

    April 09, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    Is there anything better than buttercream frosting? Yes, chocolate buttercream frosting. I am drooling over this! This is a chocolate lover's dream and I can't wait to be dreaming, LOL! Looking forward to making these!

    Reply
  9. Lori Vachon says

    April 09, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    My absolute favorite flavor cupcake would be chocolate and with a homemade chocolate buttercream frosting....droolworthy! Wishing I had one right now! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Byron Thomas says

    April 09, 2017 at 7:44 am

    These are seriously some very beautiful cupcakes! You've really managed to capture the beauty and simplicity of the basic chocolate cupcake. I'm pinning this recipe for later.

    Reply
  11. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

    April 08, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    Delicious and love all the clicks... I wish I could grab it right from the screen. Super yum.

    Reply
  12. ManilaSpoon says

    April 08, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    These cupcakes look like chocolate perfection to me!! I love a classic dessert and these are certainly right up my alley! Perfect with a cup of tea!

    Reply
  13. Veena Azmanov says

    April 08, 2017 at 3:45 am

    That frosting looks so light and fluffy..!! Love that.. I'm a big fan of chocolate cupcakes.. anytime!! Yum!

    Reply
  14. Adriana Lopez Martn says

    April 08, 2017 at 12:33 am

    Lovely dessert. I love cupcakes and who doesn't love chocolate. This is a winner on my list. Wish I had a yummy cupcake like yours right now =)

    Reply
  15. Sara @ Modern Little Victories says

    April 07, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    I can think of few better things than a delicious chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting. A classic for a reason!

    Reply
  16. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    April 07, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Chocolate with chocolate...this is my husbands' dream cupcake. If you are a chocolate lover...this is right up your alley. I wouldn't mind one myself right now.

    Reply
  17. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    April 07, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    I'm following along on this A-Z series, and I have to say, I definitely like C! The frosting looks so creamy and chocolaty!

    Reply
  18. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    April 07, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    The frosting looks like whipped cream. I would love to stick my finger in the middle of one of them and have a lick. I'm sorry -- that's a little crass, isn't it? I'm pinning!!

    Reply
  19. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says

    April 07, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    I love chocolate so these sound really good to me. They look pretty with the buttercream frosting. I still haven't mastered the decorating skills yet.

    Reply
  20. Uma says

    April 07, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    Delicious cupcakes 🙂 I love the frosting too. Last week I did vegan version of this 🙂

    Reply
  21. traditionallymodernfood says

    April 07, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, I can hear my son. He would love this. If you can send these tasty treat i bet it wil be over in no time

    Reply
  22. Vaishali Sabnani says

    April 06, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Yes, I remember these cup cakes , I loved them, I remember drooling over these then, and trust me I am drooling all over again...too much teasing going on Sandhya..LOL.

    Reply
  23. Pavani says

    April 06, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Beautiful chocolate cupcakes Sandhya. Love the chocolate swirls on top.

    Reply
  24. Veena Krishnakumar says

    April 05, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    Sandhya these cup cakes looks so stunning. The pics are making me drool. Too good

    Reply
  25. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

    April 05, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Lovely cup cakes ,it has got an amazing crust without any cracks in the top!!

    Reply
  26. Srivalli Jetti says

    April 05, 2017 at 1:30 am

    Ah thank you so much for the treat Sandhya, that chocolate cupcake is a total drool worthy ones..look so sinful with that frosting and the whole setup makes me want to grab it right off the screen!

    Reply
  27. Cheryl Sterling says

    April 04, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    I'm adding this to my cakes Pinterest board. I love a solid, dependable recipe. Thanks for testing these out and posting.
    Happy A to Z-ing!

    Reply
  28. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    April 04, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Dessert doesn't get any better than this 🙂

    Reply
  29. harini says

    April 04, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Stunning clicks for the chocolate cupcakes.

    Reply
  30. Priya Suresh says

    April 04, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    Absolutely stunning and that buttercream frosting looks amazing. Feel like licking it rite now. Hershey's recipes works absolutely awesome everytime. Beautiful cupcakes there Sandhya.

    Reply
  31. Sowmya says

    April 04, 2017 at 8:16 am

    These cupcakes look drool worthy! Even though I am not a huge chocolate fan, I want to grab one of these right away. Gorgeous clicks

    Reply

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