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Brownie Cupcakes with Creamy Buttercream Frosting

Brownie Cupcakes with Creamy Buttercream Frosting

  • Author: Anthony
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Brownie Cupcakes with Creamy Buttercream Frosting combine fudgy, rich chocolate brownie texture with light, fluffy buttercream frosting. This recipe delivers intense chocolate flavor and a perfect balance of moist, dense cupcake with smooth, sweet frosting. Easy to make with common pantry ingredients, these cupcakes are ideal for any celebration or indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. This ensures even baking and easy cleanup.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and sugar ensuring all lumps are broken for a smooth batter.
  3. Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, melt the butter and mix with eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until you get a thick and glossy batter.
  4. Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
  5. Prepare the Creamy Buttercream Frosting: While the cupcakes cool completely, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add milk little by little and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until smooth and pipeable.
  6. Frost and Decorate: Once cupcakes have cooled, generously frost each with the buttercream using a spatula or piping bag. Add sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or your favorite garnish if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and silky frosting.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough cupcakes.
  • Check cupcakes early to prevent overbaking and maintain fudgy texture.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting of buttercream.
  • Beat buttercream on medium speed for perfect airy texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: brownie cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, buttercream frosting, chocolate dessert, fudgy cupcakes, easy baking

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