Chocolate Sweetie Cupcakes

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly fun and festive Chocolate Sweetie Cupcakes! Featuring a tender, chocolatey sponge made from a blend of cocoa powder, boiling water, and classic baking staples, these cupcakes are moist, rich, and utterly decadent. Topped with a velvety chocolate buttercream whipped to perfection and finished with a generous sprinkle of colorful candies like Smarties or M&Ms, they’re a visual and flavorful treat for any occasion. Perfect for birthday parties, bake sales, or simply spoiling yourself, these cupcakes come together with just 20 minutes of prep time, making them as easy as they are delightful. Embrace the fun of baking and enjoy a bite of sweetness in every vibrant, candy-topped bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 150 grams all-purpose flour
• 40 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 120 milliliters whole milk
• 60 milliliters vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 120 milliliters boiling water
• 150 grams unsalted butter
• 300 grams powdered sugar
• 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (for buttercream)
• 2 tablespoons whole milk (for buttercream)
• 150 grams sweet candies (e.g., Smarties, M&Ms, or mini gummies)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-hole cupcake tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter while whisking continuously. The batter will be thin but ensure it is well mixed.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To make the chocolate buttercream, beat the unsalted butter in a bowl until light and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well between additions.

Step 10

Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the buttercream reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Step 11

Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, spread or pipe the chocolate buttercream generously on top of each cupcake.

Step 12

Sprinkle the sweet candies over the buttercream for a colorful and fun finish.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your Chocolate Sweetie Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1370.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4809.1

Total Fat 210.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 36.2g
Cholesterol 569.5mg	0%
Sodium 1920.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 757.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 573.2g
Protein 42.2g	0%

Vitamin D 123.8IU	0%
Calcium 352.7mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1618.5mg	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: 37.2%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 59.5%