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birthday party chocolate cupcakes

Super Fluffy Double Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes

These super fluffy double chocolate cupcakes are perfect for kids’ birthday parties. They are perfectly moist and not overly sweet!
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Course: birthday, Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American, Brazilian
Keyword: bolinho de chocolate, brigadeiro cupcakes, double chocolate cupcakes, kids birthday chocolate cupcakes, moist chocolate cupcakes, muffin de chocolate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients  

Double Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free mix
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp cacao powder 100% unsweetened cacao
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil neutral tasting: avocado, canola
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup water hot
Brigadeiro Chocolate Ganache
  • 396 g condensed milk 1x14oz can
  • 4 tbsp cacao powder 100% sifted
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Double Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 356F (180C) and prepare a muffin trayor mini-muffin tray (grease or add cupcake liners).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the dry ingredients (flour,sugar, cacao powder, baking soda and salt).
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add the dark chocolate and oil and melt in 30 second increments, mixing in between, until the chocolate is fully melted.
  • Add yogurt, eggs, vanilla and whisk until combined.
  • Add hot water to the chocolate mixture.
  • Pour liquid chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until incorporated
  •  Scoop the cupcake batter into the muffin trayand bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the muffins are golden on the edges. Let them cool a bit and move to a wire rack.

Brigadeiro Chocolate Ganache

  • In a medium pan, add the condensed milk, butter and sifted cacao (do avoid lumps – do not skip this!)
  • Cook over medium heat mixing constantly forabout 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick (when you tilt the pan, it will move as a block).
  • Turn off the heat and add the heavy cream. Stir continuously until fully incorporated.
  • Let the frosting cool at ambient temperature, or in the fridge.
  • Once cooled, add to a piping bag and decorate your chocolate cupcakes (the frosting is thick).

Notes

  • You may use a silicon muffin pan (no need for greasing), or if using a regular muffin pan, make sure to coat with spray, butter, or coconut oil beforehand.
  • When making mini muffins, reduce baking time to about 13 minutes (a toothpick needs to come out clean).
  • Do not overmix. Combine wet and dry ingredients and do not keep mixing the batter for the best fluffy cupcakes!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Super Fluffy Double Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
133
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
91
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
41
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
44
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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