Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes

By srumbel

These best ever chocolate cupcakes are amazingly delicious! Tender, moist chocolate cake topped by a light and fluffy chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays and special occasions!
from thebakerupstairs.com

Ingredients

• for the cupcakes:
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cake flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cold butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• for the frosting:
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) butter
• 3.5 ounces (1/2 tub) marshmallow cream
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1-2 tablespoons half and half or heavy cream
• sprinkles (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350. Line 12 wells of a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the sugar, flour, cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Grate the butter into the flour mixture, and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the greek yogurt and vanilla, and mix well. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling wells 1/2 - 2/3 full. Bake 15 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool completely.

To make the frosting, beat together the butter and marshmallow cream until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla, and beat until light and fluffy. Add additional powdered sugar or half and half as needed to make a smooth, pipeable frosting. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles if desired.