Decadent Brownie Cupcakes with Velvety Chocolate Buttercream
These Brownie Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream offer rich flavors and a delightful texture, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Cupcake pan
- whisk
- Rubber spatula
- piping bag
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 box Brownie mix
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ cup Unsalted butter melted
- 2 large Eggs
- ½ cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Hot coffee or water
For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Milk or as needed
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Add eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and hot coffee or water; mix until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove from oven and cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes.
- Beat softened butter, add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt; adjust consistency with milk.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with chocolate buttercream.
Notes
Ensure you measure ingredients accurately to achieve the best texture and flavor. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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