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Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

Moist and rich cupcakes infused with dark chocolate and fresh blackberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Use room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries Use ripe for best flavor
  • 0.5 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
  5. Add sour cream and vegetable oil to the egg mixture and mix well.
Baking
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  2. Fold in blackberries and dark chocolate chips gently.
  3. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For frosting, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of water until pourable, then drizzle over cooled cupcakes.
  2. Garnish with extra blackberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

Serve fresh or with vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate. Freeze for up to three months. Use room temperature ingredients, avoid overmixing, and use ripe blackberries for best flavor.

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