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Close-up of Easter chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting and colorful sprinkles.

Easter Chocolate Cupcakes

Simple chocolate cupcakes perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 35 minutes
Portions: 12 cupcakes
Type de plat: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
  8. Mix in milk and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtéines: 3gFat: 13gLipides saturés: 4gCholéstérol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFibre: 2gSucre: 30gVitamine A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgFer: 1mg

Notes

Decorate with Easter-themed sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs for a festive touch.

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