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Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

Delightful Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of rich cocoa and tart berry sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free cupcakes
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder essential for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps create a fluffy texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the batter
  • 2 large Eggs binds ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream adds moisture
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil keeps cupcakes moist
For the Fruit and Chocolate
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries adds fruity flavor
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips creates melted chocolate pockets
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweet drizzle

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add sour cream and vegetable oil; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in blackberries and chocolate chips gently.
  6. Distribute batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. For frosting, whisk powdered sugar with a small amount of water until pourable.
  10. Once cool, drizzle frosting over cupcakes and garnish with extra blackberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Mix gently to avoid dense cupcakes. If using frozen blackberries, ensure they are well-drained. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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