Description
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownie cupcakes with a moist center and delightful chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
- Melt the butter over low heat in a medium saucepan. Allow it to cool slightly before adding your sugar.
- Combine the mixture by stirring in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the dry ingredients: Gently stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fill the muffin tin with batter until each cup is about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for moist crumbs.
- Cool the cupcakes in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Top with frosting or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. For richer flavor, substitute some cocoa powder with melted dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownie cupcakes, chocolate dessert, easy baking