Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes 🧁🍫🍇
Indulge in rich chocolate cupcakes with a fruity blackberry twist!
📋 Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup blackberry puree (strained to remove seeds)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (if needed)
📝 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs and vanilla, then stir in mashed blackberries.
5. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing gently.
6. Stir in hot coffee until just combined.
7. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool completely.
9. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy.
10. Add powdered sugar, blackberry puree, and vanilla.
11. Beat until fluffy, adding cream if needed.
12. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Tip: Garnish with a fresh blackberry or a drizzle of melted chocolate for an elegant touch.
A Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Kcal: 250 | Servings: 12