Description
Indulge in the classic goodness of homemade yellow cupcakes topped with rich chocolate frosting. Perfect for parties or everyday treats, these moist and flavorful cupcakes will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in milk and sour cream. Combine dry and wet ingredients.
- Bake the cupcakes: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, sift powdered sugar and cocoa, add to butter with cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes: Decorate cooled cupcakes with frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
Notes
- For extra flair, top with sprinkles or chocolate shavings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
