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Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

Delicious Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes to Indulge In

These Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and tart blackberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Opt for high-quality cocoa
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Use fresh for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (softened) Swap with vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 2 Large Eggs Flax eggs are a great vegan alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Always use pure vanilla
  • 1 cups Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar or yogurt
  • 1 cups Fresh Blackberries Frozen can be used if thawed and drained
  • 0.5 cups Dark Chocolate Chips Choose dairy-free chips for vegan cupcakes
For Optional Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or Buttercream Light swirl for elegance

Equipment

  • oven
  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until just mixed; fold in blackberries and chocolate chips.
  5. Spoon the batter into the cupcake pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  7. Optionally frost with cream cheese or buttercream once completely cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.

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