These one bowl Double Chocolate Cupcakes have an incredibly moist crumb and are topped with the silkiest chocolate buttercream frosting. Enter Rodelle Chocolate Package GIVEAWAY below!
My first true love was chocolate and our relationship is still going strong. I can proudly say that I eat chocolate everyday. I’m a chocoholic. For how much I like chocolate I have come to realize that I haven’t shared enough chocolate recipes on my site so this week is Chocolate Week! Tuesday I shared one of my very favorite brownies with you and today are these simple yet incredible Double Chocolate Cupcakes.
Sometime you just need a simple cupcake that is easy to make and this recipe is your answer my friends! You only need one bowl for the batter. Just a regular mixing bowl and whisk. I don’t know about you but having to pull my Kitchen Aid out of the cupboard is a big deal for me.
Gosh are these cupcakes incredibly moist and soft! They are now my very favorite chocolate cupcakes which is awesome (and kinda dangerous) since they are so easy to make.
On top of the amazing cake is the most heavenly chocolate frosting. I could eat that whole spoonful! 
It is so so silky smooth and has the perfect amount of chocolate in it. Plus it comes together in less than 5 minutes and will take just 1 minutes to pipe it onto all 12 cupcakes. You can stop there or add some sprinkles for a little more fun.
These are perfect for any occasion but especially birthdays. It will definitely be a happy birthday with one of these Double Chocolate Cupcakes in from of you!
More chocolate recipes coming at ya:
- Triple Chocolate Cheesecake by Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt
- Cherry Chocolate Milkshake by Cookie Named Desire
- Dark Chocolate Avocado Pudding by Jelly Toast Blog
- Chocolate Pudding Fudge Cake by Melanie Makes
Get entered in the GIVEAWAY to win some lovely Rodelle Chocolate Pacakage including baking cocoa, chocolate extract and vanilla extract.
Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Add the buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla and mix until combined. Pour in the boiling water and whisk until smooth. Batter will be very thin.
- Fill each cupcake well about 2/3 full (about 1/4 cup of batter) and bake for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes and then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
- With and electric mixer, beat butter and cocoa powder together until smooth. Add the sugar and beat until smooth. Pour in the vanilla and 1 tablespoon of milk and mix for 2 minutes. If still too thick, add more milk to get desired consistency.
Notes
Disclosure: I have not been compensated for writing this post. This post contains affiliate links. Rodelle package prize will be provided generously by Rodelle. Winners must live in the US and be 18 years and older.
I’ve never commented on a recipe before. But I subbed coffee for the hot water. And these were the best chocolate cupcakes ever. Moist and rich and perfect. Thanks so much.
What a great idea! Sounds delicious! Thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment!
Don’t have time to make cupcakes. Do you know how long to bake as a 9×13″ cake? TY
Diane, Sorry to just see this! For a 9×13 cake you’d want to double the recipe for the cake (you probably don’t need that much frosting). Then bake it at 375 F for about 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
i love to bake so this would be awesome, thanks!
yum, never met a chocolate cupcake i didn’t like…and devour
Thanks for the recipes.
They look so good!!
Thank you Hollie!
Hmmm… chocolate ~ check, chocolate ~ check aaaand chocolate ~ check. Yep, my kind of recipe ~ very moist and clean looking btw 😀
Haha! Thank you so much Michelle!
this would be great for cupcakes
Thanks for the giveaway
You’re welcome! Thanks for entering Ashley!
ROdale baking products are my favorite! Especially the chocolate extract :)1
Nice to have an easy recipe
I use Rodelle Vanilla and I’m eager to try their other products, too. Your cupcakes are beautiful!
These look amazing!!!! Can’t wait to try them
These cupcakes look divine! I am a major chocolate lover! I would hide all of these for myself
I can’t wait to make these!
These sound and look amazing! I’ve never tried chocolate extract before. It would be fun to experiment with it.
These look absolutely perfect!!!!
Thank you Kim!
These cupcakes look amazing!
Thanks so much Lauren! 🙂
Looks delicious
Thank you Sandra! They sure are!
looks yummy would love to try this recipe
These look delicious! I’m sure they wouldn’t be as beautiful if I made them, but the taste is what counts, right?
These look so yummy!
These look so yummy!
Thank you Rhonda!
These looks so yummy!
Thank you Rhonda!
Love this brand
These cupcakes look heavenly! I need to try them out soon!
Paige
http:///thehappyfammily.com
Thank you Paige! You guys will love them!
These sound really good right now! Thanks for the chance!
You’re welcome! Thanks for entering Brenda! 🙂
I never say no to chocolate…..even when I diet! Lol
Haha! Way to stay true to chocolate!
I didn’t see any specific comment instructions so I will just comment that these cupcakes look amazing! My daughter is living getting in the kitchen and I love any recipe that minimizes the clean up that follows!
Thanks Bryn! I live in the kitchen too and it really does help to have recipes that dirty fewer dishes.
Thanks for all the recipes…..
These look delicious! Just wondered – is it supposed to be 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons canola oil? Thank you!
Janet, Yes! Thank you so much for catching that. Fixed!