– CUPCAKES – 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour – 1 1/2 cups sugar – 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda – 3/4 teaspoon baking powder – 3/4 teaspoon salt – 2 large eggs – 3/4 cup warm water – 3/4 cup buttermilk – 3 tablespoons safflower oil or canola oil – 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – FROSTING – 2 1/4 c. confectioner’s sugar – 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder – Pinch of salt – 6 oz. cream cheese at room temperature – 1 1/2 sticks butter at room temperature – 9 oz. bittersweet chocolate melted and cooled – 3/4 c. sour cream – Sift sugar cocoa, and salt into a bowl.
Ingredients
Cook time: 20 min
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Servings
24
Type
chocolate, cupcakes
prep Time
10 mins
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Can you freeze chocolate cupcakes? Yes, you can. Store individually-wrapped cupcakes in an airtight bag or container. For an added layer of protection (and to keep cupcakes from rolling around in the freezer), place individually-wrapped cupcakes in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container.
What are some cupcake baking tips? – Ingredients should be at room temperature. – Do not overmix the batter. – Use a cupcake scoop for evenly baked cupcakes. – Do not overfill cupcake liners. – Bake cupcakes in the center rack of the oven.
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