Berry Eclipse Cupcakes - Ooh, A Celestial Cocoa & Blackberry Wonder! 🍇
📋 Ingredients
● For the Cupcake Batter:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (use high-quality dark cocoa for best results)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup boiling water (or hot coffee for enhanced flavor)
● For the Blackberry Swirl:
• 1 cup fresh blackberries (lightly mashed)
• 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, to sweeten the swirl)
📝 Instructions
1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
3: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
5: Slowly stir in the boiling water (or hot coffee) until the batter is smooth and thin.
6: In a small bowl, gently mash the blackberries with a fork and stir in the sugar (if using).
7: Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with the chocolate batter, then add a dollop of the blackberry mixture on top and swirl gently with a skewer or toothpick.
8: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9: Remove from the oven, let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10: Enjoy every luscious bite of these celestial cupcakes!