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Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes to Delight Your Tastebuds

Experience the indulgence of Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes, combining rich chocolate and tart blackberries for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For rise
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Helps with lift
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the batter
  • 2 large eggs Provides moisture and binding
  • ½ cup sour cream Adds moisture
  • cup vegetable oil Keeps cupcakes moist
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries For fruity flavor
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips Adds indulgence
Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For drizzling

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Then mix in the sour cream and vegetable oil.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the blackberries and chocolate chips using a spatula.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of water until pourable and drizzle over cupcakes once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are versatile; consider using gluten-free flour or reducing sugar for various dietary preferences.

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