Best 3 Chocolate Cupcakes High Altitude Recipes

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Chocolate cupcakes are a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays to everyday snacks. This article provides recipes for three different types of chocolate cupcakes: classic chocolate cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, and chocolate cupcakes with ganache frosting. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake some delicious chocolate cupcakes!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HIGH-ALTITUDE CHOCOLATE CAKE



High-Altitude Chocolate Cake image

This moist chocolate cake never collapses, something I can't say for other cakes I've baked at high altitude! This cake has been tested at 9,000 feet and always turns out fluffy and moist! Frost this delicious layer cake with cream cheese vanilla bean frosting. Bailey's® buttercream or mocha frosting are also great choices.

Provided by Vespawoolf

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups hot coffee
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup whole milk
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup olive oil
2 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Place cocoa into a small bowl, pour coffee over top, and stir to combine. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine sugar, yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add olive oil and mix to combine.
  • Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl; whisk until combined with no lumps remaining. Pour dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and beat until just mixed. Stir in the coffee mixture and pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the center looks slightly wet but springs back lightly when touched, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack and let cool, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 290.2 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES (HIGH ALTITUDE) RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Chocolate Cupcakes (high altitude) Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by pammy_k

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cake flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 cup freshly brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with liners. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and salt on low speed until combined. Add the butter and buttermilk and mix on low until moistened. Raise the speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk the eggs and coffee together in a bowl, and add to the mixer in 3 additions, scraping down the bowl and beating only until blended after each addition. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then pop them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES (HIGH ALTITUDE)



Chocolate Cupcakes (High Altitude) image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons Hershey's Cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus 3 tablespoons
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Sugar, minus 1 tablespoon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup buttermilk or whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten at room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water

Steps:

  • Heat oven at 350 degrees and line cupcake tins with paper liners and set aside
  • Have two glass bowls ready, one for the dry ingredients and the other for the wet ingredients. I used a large Pyrex pour glass measuring cup for the wet ingredients.
  • First bowl, sift together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. After sifted in bowl, mix well with a whisk to fully incorporate all the ingredients.
  • Second bowl, combine the slightly beaten egg, buttermilk, butter, canola or veg oil and vanilla slightly mix with whisk.
  • Using a hand-held mixer slowly incorporate second bowl of wet mix into the first bowl with the dry ingredients. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed ensuring you scrape bowl at least once.
  • Finally, add the hot/boiling coffee or water and beat for 1 more minute to combine, BATTER WILL BE THIN.
  • Fill cupcake paper liners ONLY half-way or just a tad bit more half-way NOTHING MORE and bake until toothpick or cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes in pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Frost as desired and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cupcakes.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking: This will help the ingredients to blend together more easily.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full: This will help to prevent the cupcakes from overflowing.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cupcakes are cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These chocolate cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their moist texture and rich chocolate flavor, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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