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Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 150
Delight in these rich and moist mini chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder dutch processed
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Wet ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • ½ cup hot water

Frosting ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 oz cream cheese (cold)
  • ¼ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
  • ½ tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line mini muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, vanilla, sour cream, espresso, and hot water until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended. Fill muffin tins about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, then cool completely.
  • Beat butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla, salt, cream cheese, cocoa, and cream until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top of the frosting.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate