Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion. Rich cocoa-infused cupcakes topped with a creamy chocolate frosting and adorable heart-shaped sprinkles.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Heart-shaped sprinkles or candy hearts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Cupcake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract, mix until smooth. Slowly add hot water or coffee, whisk until batter is thin and smooth.
- Bake Cupcakes: Divide batter among cupcake liners, bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beat in vanilla extract and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Frost Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles or candy hearts.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Use pink or red liners for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
