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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 12 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

  • 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 a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; combine wet ingredients separately and then add to dry, mixing until smooth.
  • Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter and bake for 15 minutes; cool completely.
  • Beat butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth; gradually add confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder.
  • Add heavy cream if desired for consistency; frost cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate