Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream that combine rich chocolate flavors with a fruity twist for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
For the blackberry buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup blackberry puree (strained to remove seeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cupcake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until well combined. Add the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients, then stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and thin. Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake the cupcakes: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Make the blackberry buttercream: Beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the blackberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes: Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh blackberries if desired.
Notes
- To make blackberry puree, blend fresh or thawed blackberries and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- For a stiffer frosting, add more powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
