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Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes: Indulge in Heaven!

Indulge in these rich and moist dark chocolate blackberry cupcakes topped with a creamy chocolate frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold in the fresh blackberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
  10. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for about 2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  11. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the chocolate frosting using a piping bag or a spatula. Top with additional blackberries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
  • You can substitute the blackberries with raspberries or chopped strawberries for a different fruity twist.

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