Name: Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; fudge frosting:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes Recipe

Benetta Avendano Modified: September 16, 2023

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How To Make Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Moist and rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a decadent fudge frosting.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
fudge frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely.
fudge frosting:
In a medium bowl, sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
Gradually add in the sifted cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe or spread the fudge frosting on top of each cupcake.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 420kcal
Total Fat : 14g
Saturated Fat : 9g
Cholesterol : 79mg
Sodium : 169mg
Total Carbohydrates : 72g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 50g
Protein : 5g

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