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Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Rich and moist chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy fudge frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Fudge Frosting

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat until well combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat butter and cocoa powder together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
  7. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the fudge frosting.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Cupcakes, Fudge
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