Ultimate Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Directions
1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place 12 paper liners in a muffin tin.
2 Prepare the cupcake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. In a separate measuring cup, combine buttermilk, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and whisk gently until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated—avoid overmixing.
3 Bake the cupcakes: Fill each liner with batter, nearly to the top. Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the tops bounce back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before adding frosting.
4 Melt the chocolate for the frosting: Put the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in the light corn syrup.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature (to speed this up, transfer it to a wide, shallow dish).
5 Make the frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until creamy. Add 1½ cups of powdered sugar and the cocoa powder, then beat until combined (the mixture may look crumbly—that’s fine). Pour in 4 tablespoons of heavy cream and the salt, and continue beating until the frosting becomes smooth.
Add the cooled melted chocolate and corn syrup, beating until everything is well blended and silky. If needed, adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or heavy cream until you reach a spreadable texture.
Using an offset spatula or a butter knife, spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes. Alternatively, pipe it on with a piping bag. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Hello! All photos and content are protected by copyright. Please do not use our images without prior written permission. If you would like to share this recipe, kindly rewrite it in your own words and include a link back to Double Chocolate Cupcakes on Simply Recipes. Thank you!
