Description
Delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with a creamy cookie dough frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (Ensure it’s fresh and not expired.)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Unsweetened cocoa powder recommended.)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (Cool slightly before adding.)
- 2 large eggs (Room temperature preferred.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk (Can substitute with dairy-free alternatives.)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (Packed brown sugar works best.)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated for safety) (To avoid raw flour concerns.)
- 1/4 cup milk (Can substitute with dairy-free alternatives.)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Place in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes cool, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add in the heat-treated flour, milk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, generously pipe or spread the cookie dough frosting on top of each cupcake.
- Decorate with additional mini chocolate chips if desired, and enjoy your treat!
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 12 cupcakes.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake