Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with a luscious White Chocolate Frosting that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup extra light olive oil or canola oil
- 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot strong brewed coffee
White Chocolate Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz white chocolate bar (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1.5 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- Optional: Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes: Preheat oven, whisk dry ingredients, beat wet ingredients, combine dry and wet ingredients, add hot coffee, fill cupcake liners, bake, cool.
- How to Make White Chocolate Frosting: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, melt white chocolate, mix into cream cheese, whip heavy cream, fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Assembling the Cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes with white chocolate frosting, garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Cupcakes, White Chocolate Frosting, Cupcake Recipe, Dessert, Chocolate Lovers
