🧁 Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes – A Rich & Fruity Delight! 🍫🍇
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt 🧂
½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
½ cup buttermilk 🥛
½ cup strong brewed coffee (or hot water) ☕
½ cup fresh blackberries, mashed 🍇
For the blackberry frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup blackberry puree 🍇
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
Pinch of salt 🧂
For garnish:
Fresh blackberries 🍇
Dark chocolate shavings 🍫
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners. 🔥
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 🌾🍫
3️⃣ In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. 🥚🌿
4️⃣ Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and coffee, until well combined. Gently fold in the mashed blackberries. 🍇☕
5️⃣ Fill cupcake liners ¾ full with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely. ⏳🧁
6️⃣ Prepare the frosting: Beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in blackberry puree, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until fluffy. 🍇🧈
7️⃣ Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh blackberries and dark chocolate shavings. Enjoy! 😋
Prep Time: 15 min | Baking Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min
Calories: ~320 kcal | Servings: 12 cupcakes
