Description
Indulge in the rich and fudgy delight of these Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes! With moist chocolate cake and a luscious blackberry buttercream, every bite is a burst of berry and cocoa goodness. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are a sweet treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries (chopped)
For the blackberry buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup blackberry puree (blend fresh blackberries and strain seeds)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Gradually combine with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the hot water (the batter will be thin) and gently fold in the chopped blackberries.
- Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the blackberry buttercream, beat the softened butter until creamy, then mix in the powdered sugar, blackberry puree, and vanilla extract. Add heavy cream if necessary for a smooth and spreadable consistency.
- Pipe the blackberry buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes. Enjoy!
Notes
- The batter for these cupcakes will be thin due to the addition of hot water, so don’t worry, it’s normal.
- For best results, make sure the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- You can store the frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate them for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg