Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

Satisfy your sweet cravings with our irresistible Chocolate Cupcakes paired with velvety Chocolate Buttercream. These delectable treats are a chocoholic's dream come true. They feature moist and rich chocolate cupcakes that perfectly complement the luscious swirls of chocolate buttercream frosting.

Our Muffin Tray can be used to prepare these cupcakes. The pan is designed with a nonstick coating for easy demolding. This line of Metal Bakeware has been carefully designed to maintain even heat distribution. The batter is therefore exposed to a consistent heat source for an even bake.

Easy to prepare, our Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream recipe is the perfect dessert for any occasion. From hosting a celebration to attending a neighbourhood event, these cupcakes are a great choice. This recipe takes under 30 minutes to prepare and yields a total of 12 cupcakes. To get started, add the below ingredients to your grocery list and read the step-by-step instructions to guide you through this recipe.

With the rack in middle position, preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a 12 cup muffin tray with paper liners.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In another bowl, combine the sugar and cocoa. Add the oil, eggs, vanilla and beat with an electric mixer at high speed or until mixture is smooth. At low speed, add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Scoop the batter into the molds.

Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a cake comes out clean. Cool and store in an airtight container.

For the Buttercream

Add cocoa to a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer. Whisk to remove any lumps.

Cream together butter and cocoa powder until combined.

Add sugar and cream to cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of sugar followed by about a tablespoon of milk. After each addition has been combined, turn mixer onto a high speed for about a minute. Repeat until all sugar and milk have been added.

Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well.

frosting appears too dry, add more cream, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it appears too wet and does not hold its form, add more icing sugar, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency