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Dark chocolate cupcake recipe

Enjoy the best chocolate treat with this simple recipe for dark chocolate cupcakes. Rich, moist, and perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 cupcakes
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g butter/margarine
  • 90 g brown sugar
  • 90 g greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tsp cacao
  • 30 g dark melted chocolate
  • 70 g chopped chocolate
  • 120 g flour
  • 8 g baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix butter with sugar until white and creamy. Then, add the yogurt and mix thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, vanilla, cocoa).
  • To the butter-sugar-yogurt mixture, add one egg along with one tablespoon of the dry ingredients mixture. Whisk to combine. Then, add a second egg and another tablespoon of the dry ingredients mixture, whisking well. Finally, incorporate the remaining dry ingredients and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Now, add the melted chocolate and gently fold it in with a spatula. Afterward, add the chopped chocolate and mix once more.
  • Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Prepare a cupcake tray and line it with paper cupcake liners.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about three-quarters full and place them in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving or further decorating.
Keyword chocolate cupcakes, dark chocolate cupcakes