Best 7 Ultra Moist Starbucks Chocolate Cake Or Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Ultra-Moist Starbucks Chocolate Cake, a symphony of rich chocolate flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This decadent cake, inspired by the beloved coffeehouse classic, boasts an incredibly moist and tender crumb, swathed in a luscious chocolate ganache that adds a layer of sophistication. But that's not all – this versatile recipe also offers variations for creating equally divine chocolate cupcakes, perfect for individual servings or special occasions. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this extraordinary chocolate masterpiece.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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The only chocolate cupcake recipe you'll ever need. We love these for the deep rich chocolate flavor and their moist and springy interiors. It's the perfect cake base for any frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups cake flour (see Cook's Note)
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
3/4 cup warm coffee
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate (64-percent cacao), chopped
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together the buttermilk, coffee, oil, eggs and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  • Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and beat on low speed just until combined. Scrape down the bowl then add the remaining wet ingredients and beat to combine. Scrape down the bowl and paddle. Increase the speed to medium and beat for a full minute.
  • Fill the prepared cupcake tins 2/3 of the way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of each comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly pressed, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • For the frosting: Melt the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over simmering water in a medium saucepan. Remove from the simmering water and let it cool until room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, drizzle in the melted chocolate and beat until completely blended. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Decoratively pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

ULTRA MOIST STARBUCKS CHOCOLATE CAKE (OR CUPCAKES)



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You'll love this super moist, rich chocolate cake (or cupcakes) made with Starbucks coffee. The coffee enhances the fudgey flavor of this dessert, but does not leave you with a coffee taste. (I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I could eat this cake all day!) This is a simple, one-bowl recipe for cooks of all skill levels.

Provided by New Mom Kate

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 round cake pans or 24 cupcakes, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces starbucks black coffee, cooled (or any brand can be substituted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, canola oil, vanilla and black coffee (cooled) together.
  • Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
  • Alternate stirring in flour and milk.
  • Don't worry if batter seems runny to you, this is normal and makes the cake so moist!
  • Pour batter into two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Or if you're making cupcakes, line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake papers. Spoon (or pour) the batter into the cups about three-quarters full.
  • Bake the 2 cake pans for 25 minutes or cupcakes for 20-23 minutes. (Toothpick will come out clean when cake is done.).
  • After cake has cooled, remove and frost with your favorite icing. (I like Magnolia Bakery's Buttercream Frosting, recipe #139518).
  • TIP: I've found that the cupcakes get even more moist when stored overnight in a Tupperware container.
  • Frosting Instructions: It is really easy to create the two-tone icing as shown in the photo above. Make your favorite buttercream icing recipe and divide it into 4 equal batches. Then add a dab of food coloring to each batch (I like Wilton's Icing Colors gels, purchased my local Michael's Craft Store). I used 4 different Wilton colors -- yellow, pink, sky blue and leaf green. Use a long metal spatula to fill a pastry bag with 2 colors. Put one color down each side of the bag. When you twist the top of the bag closed, the colors will form "striped" icing. Use the Wilton 2D Drop Flower tip to decorate the cupcakes, starting on the outer edge of the cupcake and working your way to the center in a circular motion. Each cupcake will be unique and beautiful!

WET CHOCOLATE CAKE / CUPCAKES



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This is the most moist chocolate cake I have ever had. This is another recipe that was handed down through the generations from my husband side of the family. The ingredients are strange, but put them together and WOW! I have never met a human on earth who doesn't love this cake.

Provided by Sarah in New York

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups flour
6 tablespoons Nestles Quik (chocolate milk mix)
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 cups water (cold or room temp.)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together dry ingredients.
  • Mix in all wet ingredients and blend on medium speed until smooth. (Batter will be very runny).
  • Pour into ungreased 13x9 pan or 2 9x9 pans or cupcake tins.
  • Bake for approximately 35 to 40 minutes for 13x9 pan.
  • 20 to 25 minutes for 9x9 pans.
  • 25 to 30 minutes for cupcakes.
  • Note: You will know the cake is done when you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean. Sometimes with the 13x9 pan, I take it out when it's still a little squishy in the middle. It will finish baking while it cools.
  • This cake is VERY moist, so don't over bake it!
  • Frosting options from zaar:.
  • Recipe #33520.
  • Recipe #103762 (I use the coffee frosting from this recipe - it's always a big hit).
  • You can just make the peanut butter frosting recipe with no peanut butter and it will just be a plain butter cream frosting if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 419.4, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 35.2, Protein 3.4

ULTRA MOIST CHEESE CUPCAKES



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These cupcakes are my kids favorite snack to bring in their lunch boxes. They are so good that even the teachers would write me a letter requesting the recipe. Enjoy!

Provided by shygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18 cupcakes, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
8 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Velveeta cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs and extract.
  • Pour in flour mixture in thirds adding 1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk in between (beginning and ending with flour mixture.).
  • Add in grated Velveeta and blend well.
  • Put in muffin cups 3/4 cup full only.
  • Top with grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in 350 oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Stays moist for 1 week in room temperature (covered in tight lid container).

MOIST SUCCULENT DEEEELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE!



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My friend gave me this recipe, it is absolutely amazing, stays moist for days and is surprisingly easy to make. i hope you enjoy it:)

Provided by thandi

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup oil
1 cup water
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 pinch salt
1 small plain yogurt (about 150ml)
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
3 eggs
100 g milk chocolate, for icing

Steps:

  • Boil the butter, cocoa, oil and water together on the stove.
  • In a separate bowl mix together the flour, sugar and salt.
  • Add the cocoa mixture to the flour mixture and stir.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix together the bicarb and the yoghurt--watch it bubble!
  • Add the eggs one at a time to the yoghurt mixture and beat it all together.
  • Add the yoghurt mixture to the chocolaty mixture and stir it all together.
  • Bake at 180°C (about 350°F for about 30 minutes.
  • Break chocolate into pieces and place these onto the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. wait a bit, for the cake to cool and the chocolate to melt then spread the chocolate over the cake AND ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 100.8, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 19.1, Protein 2.7

LOW FAT, LOW CHOLESTEROL CHOCOLATE CAKE/CUPCAKES



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These are absolutely heavenly and oh so lite in taste. A wonderful little decadence that you don't mind cheating a little while dieting. I make them into cupcakes but the recipe actually is for a cake. The serving size is a guess. If you make them into cupcakes, make sure you fill them all the way to the top as they don't puff up that much. The frosting makes a huge amount and so adjust accordingly depending on if you're making cupcakes or a cake.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box Betty Crocker Super Moist cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 cup warm water
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant white chocolate pudding mix (or regular vanilla)
1 1/2 cups skim milk
8 ounces Cool Whip Lite

Steps:

  • Mix cake mix, pumpkin, water and cinnamon until well blended.
  • Batter will be thick.
  • Pour into a 9x13 GREASED pan, or cupcake liners.
  • Bake 350°F for 40 minute for a 9x13 or 20 minute for cupcakes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Frosting:.
  • Mix pudding with milk, then blend in cool whip.
  • Frost when cake is cool.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.9, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 21.8, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.4

THE MOST MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER



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Make and share this The Most Moist Chocolate Cake Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pegasuslegend

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) box dark chocolate cake mix with pudding (you can use any flavor cake mix if you don't prefer chocolate)
1 cup water
3 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (12 ounce) can dark chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • In a bowl add cake mix, water,eggs, and mayo. Beat around three minutes.
  • Bake at 350* for time on package.
  • Cool -- frost and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 87, Sodium 883.1, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 55.9, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients and line your baking pans with parchment paper.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate and fresh ingredients.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a dense, dry cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is at the correct temperature. Baking at too high or low a temperature can affect the texture and flavor of the cake.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting or serving, let the cake cool completely. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and make it easier to handle.

Conclusion:

This recipe is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed as a cake or cupcakes. With its moist texture, rich chocolate flavor, and simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in the ultimate chocolatey goodness!

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