Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Indulge in decadence with these Dark Chocolate Cupcakes topped with a luscious White Chocolate Frosting. Perfect for any celebration or sweet craving!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 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 and prepare cupcake liners. Whisk dry ingredients. Beat wet ingredients, then combine with dry. Mix in coffee. Bake and cool.
- How to Make White Chocolate Frosting: Beat cream cheese and sugar. Mix in melted white chocolate. Whip cream separately, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Assembling the Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Cupcakes, White Chocolate Frosting, Cupcake Recipe
