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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 cupcakes
Calories 150
Delight in these rich and moist mini chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Batter

  • 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
  • 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

Chocolate Frosting

  • 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, then add eggs, oil, vanilla, sour cream, espresso, and hot water; combine until smooth.
  • Fill muffin tins with batter and bake for 15 minutes; cool completely.
  • Beat butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream cheese until fluffy; add cocoa powder and heavy cream, mix well.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting and serve.

Notes

Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor and consider chilling the frosting for easier piping.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate