Description
These Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes offer a perfect balance of rich chocolate and tangy blackberry flavor. With a moist, fluffy texture and topped with a creamy blackberry buttercream, these cupcakes are a delightful treat for any special occasion or just a sweet indulgence. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
For the blackberry buttercream:
- 1 cup blackberries
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Make the Cupcake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla, then mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until just combined.
- Bake: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Make the Blackberry Buttercream: Puree the blackberries with lemon juice, then strain the mixture to remove seeds. In a bowl, beat the butter until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar and blackberry puree. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them generously with the blackberry buttercream.
Notes
- Berry Alternatives: Substitute blackberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different berry flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: Add chocolate chips to the cupcake batter for extra chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
