Double Chocolate Vanilla Cupcakes Recipes

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 365F degrees and line 2 muffin pans with muffin papers. You'll end up with about 18-20 cupcakes total.
• In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In a separate large bowl using a stand mixer or whisk, whisk together the oil, sugar, vanilla extract and eggs until no lumps remain. Whisk in the buttermilk.
• Whisk in the dry ingredients about 1/2 at a time until smooth.
• Spoon the batter into your lined muffin papers, filling each about 1/2 full. You should end up with 18-20 cupcakes total.
• Bake 1 tray at a time on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until the tops feel slightly firm to the touch and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool in the pan for 10-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling
• In a large bowl using a stand or hand-held electric mixer, beat the butter until fluffy.
• Add in 2 cups powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt and beat until combined.
• Turn the mixer down to low speed and beat in the cocoa powder.
• Beat in the rest of the powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with 1 tablespoon cream until the desired sweetness and thickness is reach.
• Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag and your favorite cupcake piping tip (I used a 1M) or a flat edge knife. Optionally decorate with chocolate chips or sprinkles.

CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two 9 inch round cake pans with parchment.
• Sift the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into a medium-size bowl. Set the bowl aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, coffee, oil, melted chocolate and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients and whisk until just incorporated. Add vinegar and incorporate. Do not over mix batter.
• Distribute batter evenly between cupcake holders or pans. Bake for 20 minutes or until cake springs back to the touch. Place the pans on the cooling rack to cool. Once the cakes are completely cool, run a knife or a plastic dough scraper around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake from the sides. Turn the pan upside to remove the cake
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip shorteningand margarine with the paddle attachment until completelycombined. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure that all ingredietns are mixed thoroughly. On low speed, slowly add sugar and cocoa powder a little at a time.
• Once the sugar and cocoa are incorporated, addthe melted chocolate, vanilla, and soy milk and mix on low untilthe liquids are incorporated. Scrape the bottom of the bowl, andmix on medium-high speed until all ingredients are combined and frosting is fluffy, about 2 minutes . Yields: 2 quarts

QUICK DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two 12-cup standard muffin tins with paper cupcake liners and set aside.
• In a bowl, using an electric mixer, mix the cake mix, 1 1/3 cups water, oil and eggs on medium speed until moistened and smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, stirring it occasionally to redistribute the chocolate chips. The batter will nearly fill each liner to the top. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips over the tops of the cupcakes. Bake until the cupcakes spring back when lightly touched, or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
• When cool, put the White Faux Buttercream out with spoons or small spatulas along with bowls of the cupcake toppings for the kids to decorate their own cupcakes.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, whip the butter on high speed until very soft. Meanwhile, place a large sheet of parchment paper on a work surface. Using a large sifter, sift the confectioners' sugar onto the parchment. This helps prevent clumping and makes the mixing easier. Lower the speed of the mixer and, using the parchment as a funnel, pour half the sugar into the bowl and mix slowly until combined. Add the milk and mix until combined. Once combined, add the remaining sugar with the vanilla and mix. Once it is combined, turn the mixer speed up and beat the icing until very light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. If desired, divide the icing into smaller batches and color with food coloring.
• Spread the icing on cooled cupcakes while at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover icing, but be sure to let it come back to room temperature before using. Re-whip the icing to make it fluffy again. Makes 4 cups (enough for 24 cupcakes).
• Yield: about 8 cups, enough for at least 6 dozen cupcakes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes Ease of preparation: easy