Cupcakes

Rich Chocolate Cupcakes

Rich chocolate cupcakes, made with cocoa powder and fresh brewed coffee, for the ultimate chocolate flavor.  This recipe makes exactly one dozen cupcakes, for those times when you just need a dozen great chocolate cupcakes!  Moist and rich in flavor, these chocolate cupcakes do not disappoint.

I used Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa in this cupcake recipe.  Rodelle’s cocoa is dutch processed, which provides a much more consistent product and flavor than natural cocoa.  The flavor is very decadent and adds a rich flavor.  Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa is alkalized, which reduces some of the sourness and bitterness of cocoa powder and yields a darker color and richer flavor.

Fill your cupcake liners just halfway full….

Rich Chocolate Cupcakes

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Serves: 12 Cooking Time: 13-15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup + 1 teaspoon of white granulated sugar (I used Imperial Sugar)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (I used Rodelle Gourmet Baking Powder)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon + 2-1/4 teaspoons brewed coffee
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Line a cupcake tin with twelve cupcake liners and set aside.

2

In the bowl of a stand mixer, affixed with the paddle attachment, add the egg and white sugar, and mix on high for 6-8 minutes. Turn mixer off and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

3

In a medium sized bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt. Stir until combined. Turn mixer to low and add half of the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture, alternating with the mayonnaise, and continuing until the dry ingredients and mayonnaise have all been added into the mixer. Mix until combined.

4

Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the coffee, water and vanilla extract. Stir until ingredients are completely combined and batter is smooth. Fill cupcake liners half full with batter and bake in 350-degree oven for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out without wet batter on it.

5

Remove baked cupcakes from the oven and as soon as the cupcakes are cool enough to handle, remove the cupcakes from the tin and place on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature.

I used the vanilla buttercream frosting from this recipe, but you can use whatever kind of frosting you like.

I made “popcorn” out of mini marshmallows to make movie themed cupcakes…super fun right?!

XOXO,

Kelly

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35 Comments

  • Reply
    Kelly@WildfloursKitchen.com
    October 19, 2017 at 4:21 AM

    These cupcakes look AMAZING!! And that “popcorn” on top? Adorable!!! LOVE it!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 19, 2017 at 6:19 AM

      Thanks Kelly!! You are so sweet 🙂 Have a great day! XOXO

  • Reply
    Sandy
    October 19, 2017 at 6:01 AM

    Could this recipe be made without the brewed coffee in it? I am not a coffee drinker

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 19, 2017 at 6:16 AM

      Hi Sandy! Yes! Just substitute hot water for the coffee 🙂 The coffee is used in the recipe to enhance the chocolate flavor, but the cupcakes should still be yummy without it. XOXO

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    Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess
    October 19, 2017 at 7:21 AM

    That popcorn is awesome! Not to mention, I’m partial to chocolate cupcakes…ha! Like you didn’t know that! They look delish!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 19, 2017 at 9:23 PM

      Hehehe I can always count on you to understand my love of all things chocolate! And thank you! I was pretty happy with how the popcorn turned out 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    ElsaRblog (@ElsaRblog)
    October 19, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    A good one, to eat with the coffee… hmmmm…

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 19, 2017 at 9:25 PM

      I totally agree Elsa!! I love coffee with chocolate 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
    October 19, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    You really just can’t beat a good chocolate cupcake. These sound awesome, Kelly!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 19, 2017 at 9:26 PM

      Thanks Kelsie! I totally agree! XOXO 🙂

  • Reply
    The-FoodTrotter
    October 20, 2017 at 3:13 AM

    Wow they look so dark and moist! I like this little swirl of icing, it makes all the difference 😉

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 12:10 PM

      Thank you! The swirl is everything, am I right?!?! Have a great weekend! XOXO 🙂

  • Reply
    Ashika | Gardening Foodie
    October 20, 2017 at 4:08 AM

    This sounds like a fantastic chocolate cupcake recipe Kelly. And that popcorn like topping is so cute…I cannot wait to see the tutorial. 😃

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 11:54 AM

      Thanks Ashika!! The cupcakes were yummy, but so fun to make too 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    thatskinnychickcanbake
    October 20, 2017 at 4:10 AM

    So moist and beautiful! I love the “popcorn” garnish!!! So fun!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 11:55 AM

      Thanks Liz! I loved how these cupcakes turned out for sure 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Amy (Savory Moments)
    October 20, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    These cupcakes look perfect and I love the popcorn topping! Super cute!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 11:55 AM

      Thanks Amy! Have a great weekend 🙂 XOXOXO

  • Reply
    Maria Doss
    October 20, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    Coffee and chocolate is a match made in heaven, at least in my opinion:) And that popcorn on top is killing me!!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 11:59 AM

      Awww thanks Maria! I totally agree 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Julie Pollitt
    October 20, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Your cupcakes always look so delicious! Yum!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM

      Awww thanks Julie! XOXO

  • Reply
    Jasline @ Foodie Baker
    October 20, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    Anything with chocolate can never go wrong, the cupcakes look delicious!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 12:01 PM

      Thanks Jasline! I couldn’t agree more 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    cakespy
    October 21, 2017 at 5:13 AM

    AW YEAH BOO these look incredible!! No wimpy chocolate cake for me. I want the rich stuff! Thanks for bringing it on.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 12:04 PM

      Thanks Jessie!! I loooooove me some chocolate for sure lol 😉 XOXO

  • Reply
    Wendy Klik
    October 21, 2017 at 8:07 AM

    I love cupcakes!!!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 21, 2017 at 12:04 PM

      Me too Wendy!! 🙂

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    Kel K
    October 28, 2017 at 1:26 AM

    Ooh, these look delish! Will definitely try these with the kids soon! Thanks x

    • Reply
      Kelly
      October 28, 2017 at 6:15 AM

      Awesome! You will have to let me know what you think then 🙂 XOXOX Have a great weekend!

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    lianne
    October 30, 2017 at 3:37 AM

    I love cupcakes! That swirl of frosting looks delicious!
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      Kelly
      October 30, 2017 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks Lianne! Cupcakes are the best! XOXO

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