Description
Delicious chocolate cupcakes with sweet pink frosting, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa
- 1/8 teaspoon Flaky sea salt
- 3 tablespoon Butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cup White sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 cups Icing sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Pink food colouring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and flaky sea salt. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, whip the softened butter and white sugar until fluffy and light in color.
- Add the eggs one by one to the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- In a mixer, combine icing sugar and butter on low speed, then increase to medium speed for 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract, pink food coloring, and cream, beating for an additional minute. Adjust cream as needed for consistency.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing and try adding chocolate chips for richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American