Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and sweet blackberry with these Chocolate Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream. Each bite offers a moist chocolate base topped with a creamy, fruity buttercream that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy afternoon snacks—these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests. Made with fresh blackberries, this recipe emphasizes natural flavors while ensuring a beautiful presentation. Follow these simple steps to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 6 tablespoons unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 drop almond extract
- Handful clean blackberries (12-15 berries)
- 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
- Lime juice, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Melt chopped chocolate and canola oil in a microwave-safe bowl; let cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugar and vanilla, then add an egg until fully blended.
- Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; mix into the chocolate mixture.
- Divide batter among liners and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened butter, almond extract, lime zest, and powdered sugar until creamy; fold in crushed blackberries and lime juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg