How To Make Chocolate Easter Cupcakes
Want a dessert that’s a little more fun and visual? Then cupcakes is the treat for you! Enjoy these cupcake recipes as a sweet dessert, or sneak them in as something to snack on when nobody’s looking. You deserve it!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- for the frosting:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Easter-themed decorations (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Stir in the hot water and chocolate chips.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
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for the frosting:
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In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
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Top with your favorite Easter-themed decorations, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 345kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 65mg
- Sodium : 190mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 24g
- Protein : 4g
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