Dark Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate mini cupcakes are one of my favorite treats to whip up when I'm craving something indulgent but don't have much time. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven, you can have a batch of fudgy, rich cupcakes ready to enjoy. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about treating yourself. The best part is how simple they are to make, even for beginning bakers. Everything comes together quickly, and the result is always impressive, whether you're baking for yourself or sharing with friends and family.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 150 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder(null)
- 400 gdark chocolate chips(null)
- 4 nulllarge eggs(null)
- 100 gunsalted butter(null)
- 10 mlvanilla extract(null)
- 10 gbaking powder(null)
- 5 gsalt(null)
- 60 mlheavy cream(null)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or whisk until smooth.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth.
- 6
Pour the melted chocolate into the batter and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Use an ice cream scoop for uniform cupcakes.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking.
- 9
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Use a wire rack to speed up cooling.
- 10
Frost with your preferred frosting and decorate as desired.
Tip: Use immediately after frosting.
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