Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Frosting

Indulge in the perfect balance of rich chocolate and dreamy vanilla with these Chocolate Cupcakes topped with Vanilla Frosting. Featuring a moist, cocoa-infused base and a lusciously creamy frosting, this recipe brings bakery-quality treats to your home kitchen. The secret lies in the addition of buttermilk and boiling water, which ensure a tender texture and deep flavor in every bite. Smooth, buttery vanilla frosting, whipped to perfection, crowns these cupcakes, making them the ultimate dessert for birthdays, celebrations, or a sweet pick-me-up. Ready in just 35 minutes, these chocolate-vanilla marvels are as easy to make as they are to devour. Add your favorite sprinkles or chocolate shavings for a custom finishing touch to impress friends and family!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 0.125 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Stir in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth.

Step 5

Carefully add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until just combined (the batter will be thin).

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

For the frosting, in a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.

Step 10

Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until well incorporated.

Step 11

Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt, and continue to beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Step 12

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the vanilla frosting on top.

Step 13

Optional: decorate with sprinkles or chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1339.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4658.7

Total Fat 242.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.4g
Cholesterol 673.8mg	0%
Sodium 2488.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 650.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.9g	0%
Total Sugars 459.3g
Protein 56.2g	0%

Vitamin D 143.4IU	0%
Calcium 388.3mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 2321.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 51.9%