Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream
A small batch cupcake recipe for moist and airy chocolate cupcakes topped off with creamy homemade vanilla buttercream.
I made these cupcakes last week to celebrate Baked by Rachel turning three! Unfortunately they didn’t last long enough for us to snack on during the blizzard, which btw was kind of crazy. We went to bed with maybe 4 or 5 inches of snow only to wake up to 26″! And that wasn’t the end of the storm. We gained several more inches before all was said and done. Thankfully we lucked out and managed to somehow not lose power, even with the high winds overnight. Normally we aren’t quite as lucky. Others didn’t fare quite as well, which was expected.
Knowing the storm was coming, I should’ve made a larger batch. But who’s to say if even a larger batch would’ve made it to the weekend. These were that good. I truly think my favorite part was the frosting. It wasn’t nearly as super sugary as homemade frostings I’ve made in the past. Maybe using just butter had something to do with that? Whatever the case, it was good and I plan on sticking to that recipe until I find another to love even more.
My favorite cupcake recipe has been these perfect white cupcakes for quite a long time. I felt it was time to experiment with another flavor. Chocolate is tricky. It can be dry or not chocolatey enough. These were just moist enough while being airy and not too chocolatey. They’re perfect for chocolate lovers and those that like, but don’t love chocolate. They’re not overly sweet and are pretty much just right.
Top these devil’s food cupcakes off with a lightly sweet fresh vanilla buttercream. Or your own favorite chocolate frosting, if you prefer. I like the combination of chocolate and vanilla. It’s a nice blend and isn’t overpowering in any way.
Since Valentine’s Day is literally days away, why not make these for your sweet? They’d also be a perfect treat if you’ve signed up to bring something sweet for the class party. What kid doesn’t love a cupcake?
Devil's Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1/4 C unsalted butter, softened
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 C all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 C sour cream
- 1/4 C milk
- 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
Vanilla Buttercream Ingredients:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 C powdered sugar
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with 8 liners.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add vanilla and egg, mixing until just barely combined. Continue mixing on medium-low, add flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Carefully add remaining wet ingredients, mixing well. With the mixer turned off, add cocoa powder. Mix on low until fully incorporated.
- Divide batter among prepared baking liners with one large cookie scoop each.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- When cupcakes are completely cool, prepare frosting.
- In a medium bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla. Add 1 Tbsp milk at a time until spreadable consistency is reached. Frost cupcakes as desired.
I am pretty sure our plans will include staying home and watching wayy to many movies
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My sweetie and I are going out for dinner!
I’ll be working most of the day and night, but hope to surprise my husband by coming home early with some fresh food in hand to enjoy on the couch and relaxing together.
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So far I do not have any plans, we have young children and no childcare so we will probably be staying home and getting take out!
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For Valentine’s Day, my husband & I will get take out, a movie and some champagne!
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For Valentine’s Day I’m planning to make cookies for my grandchildren, heart shape of courrse, and make special dinner for my 2 teen foster girls.
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Great giveaway and such a scrumptious recipe, Rachel – thanks for sharing both! My hubby and I will be sipping on cocktails and enjoying Spanish tapas in downtown Austin this Valentine’s Day!
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My son has an appointment with the Oral Surgeon on Valentine’s Day at 3pm. They will do a biopsy to determine the cause of a sinus blockage. The procedure will include pulling his wisdom teeth. I doubt we will be doing anything to celebrate on February 14th.
We love Brookside chocolate-covered fruit. Thanks for the giveaway!
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How charming! On valentine’s day I am making an Angel food cake and serving it with strawberry ice cream (what is it about strawberries and valentines?). I like the look of your cup cakes too; maybe I’ll make those for the kids as well. So, Valentines day will be spent doing the most loving thing on earth; baking!
Not sure yet. Dinner and a movie probably.
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I will be staying in and watching old romantic movies with a pint of Ben and Jerrys. Honestly, I cant wait!
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I will be hanging out with my best friend! giong to dinner and the movies!
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Unpacking boxes…we just moved.
We are going to have a quiet evening at home.
Yum, chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream are my favorite. It’s the combo I used to request for birthdays all the time when I was growing up :)
Our Valentine’s Day plans are TBD but will likely involve a nice dinner at home and maybe a movie.
We are going to have fondue.
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Watching Skyfall on DVD and the bf is making me a surprise valetines day dinner! I will provide dessert which will be either one of his faves – carrot cake or red velvet ! great giveaway – and those cupcakes look delic too !
I don’t have big plans for Valentine’s Day this year, just a nice home-cooked dinner and a yummy dessert with my spouse.
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