Small Batch Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Small batch chocolate cupcakes packed with chocolate chips and topped with the easiest rich, creamy chocolate frosting. The best petite treat!
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1/4 cup (35 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
For the frosting:
- 4 tbsp. (2 oz.) unsalted butter very soft, almost melted
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and prepare a cupcake pan with 4 liners.
- To make the cupcakes, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda together in a small bowl. Add sugar, egg, oil, vanilla, and milk, and mix until well-combined. Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
- Divide batter evenly among 4 cupcake liners. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by placing the butter in a small bowl. If it is not yet very soft, microwave on medium power for 10-20 seconds, then stir. (It’s OK to have a few pools where the butter has melted.) Add the cocoa powder and stir with a small spatula. Add the powdered sugar and stir until frosting is even and thick. Add more powdered sugar or a few drops of milk if needed to adjust the consistency. Frost and garnish cooled cupcakes as desired.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 441 kcal, Carbohydrates: 54 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 26 g, Saturated Fat: 12 g, Cholesterol: 76 mg, Sodium: 184 mg, Potassium: 300 mg, Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 38 g, Vitamin A: 460 IU, Calcium: 79 mg, Iron: 2.9 mg
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