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

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

Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cup 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, and salt; add cream cheese and cocoa, mix until smooth. Add cream if needed.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting and serve.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate