Description
Rich, fudgy brownie-style cupcakes topped with a smooth chocolate glaze that set beautifully for a bakery-style finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Heat the heavy cream until just steaming, then pour over chocolate chips.
- Stir until smooth to create the glaze.
- Spoon the glaze over cooled cupcakes and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before glazing for best results.
- Use good quality cocoa powder for deeper flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: brownie cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, fudgy cupcakes, chocolate glaze dessert