FAMOUS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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We could tell you this is the best chocolate cupcake you will ever try, or you could serve it at your next holiday event and see for yourself. With its tender texture and perfect, intentional chocolate flavor, it's a classic dessert for casual and elegant affairs. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces milk chocolate,chopped
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
24 miniature peanut butter cups

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate and hot water. Whisk until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. , Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Whisk buttermilk into chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with chocolate mixture, beating well after each addition. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. , Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, combine the peanut butter, butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with peanut butter cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Suborna akter Ritu
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These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best chocolate cupcakes he's ever had. I will definitely be making these again.


Brandon Jensen
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.


Dulan Bhattacharjee
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These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would add more flour to the recipe next time.


Brian Hollis
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect chocolate cupcake recipe. I highly recommend them!


Sk Sayon
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These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and I got lots of compliments on them. I will definitely be making these again.


Allison McCutcheon
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I made these cupcakes for my son's class party and they were a big hit! The kids loved them and they were all gone in minutes. I will definitely be making these again for future parties.


Liz Lincy
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily. The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Naeem khan S jan
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The cupcakes were dry and the frosting was too runny. I don't think I'll be making these again.


Moneoa Sizani
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.


Md Nur Sarker
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best chocolate cupcakes he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Isatu Tarawally
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These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and they were all gone by the end of the day. I will definitely be making these again.


ABC
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I've been baking for years, and these are some of the best chocolate cupcakes I've ever made. The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They were moist and fluffy, with a delicious chocolate flavor. I will definitely be mak


Mohammad Mobarak
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These cupcakes were a hit! I made them for my daughter's birthday party and they were gone in minutes. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again!