The Best Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes with Fudgy Chocolate Buttercream.
Indulge in the ultimate birthday treat! These chocolate cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and topped with rich fudgy buttercream.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Cupcake liners
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Electric Mixer
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 2 eggs eggs Room temperature
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup hot black coffee
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
For the Fudgy Chocolate Buttercream:
- 3 sticks salted butter At room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream to adjust consistency
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set it aside.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, Greek yogurt, canola oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 3: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Step 5: Stir in the hot black coffee until the batter is smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Step 6: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Step 7: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature salted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined. Add vanilla and cream, beating until fluffy.
- Step 8: Once cupcakes are cool, generously frost each with the fudgy chocolate buttercream.
Notes
- For a lighter cupcake, avoid overmixing the batter.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.