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Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Best Ever Buttercream Icing

These classic Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Best Ever Buttercream Icing are the perfect sweet treat for birthdays or just for fun.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 406kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Buttercream

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • 4 vanilla beans seeds removed and bean discarded
  • 4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Mix all ingredients together until moist and well blended. Pour batter into liners until about 2/3 full. Place in oven for 20-25 minutes. Let them cool on a rack before frosting.

Buttercream

  • In a large bowl, I use my Kitchen Aid mixer, cream together butter and vanilla. Slowly blend in the sugar, one cup at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in the milk and continue mixing until light and fluffy. You may need to add more sugar or milk until you find the right consistency, this varies every time I do the recipe.
  • If you are not going to use the frosting right away keep covered until you are ready to do so.
  • Stir in the vanilla bean seeds.
  • Frost cupcakes with icing and add sprinkles if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.9mg