Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! These Double Chocolate Cupcakes are infused with cocoa powder and studded with melty chocolate chips for a rich, decadent treat. But the fun doesn't stop there! A vibrant strawberry frosting adds a touch of sweetness and tang, creating the perfect balance of flavors in every bite.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 45

Cooling Time: 1

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: cones

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

For the cupcake:

2 cups chocolate chips
3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

For the Strawberry Jell-O Frosting:

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup milk heated
1/2 package strawberry Jell-O
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

For the cupcake:

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well mixed.
3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Add cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined. Add 1/3 cup milk and then mix again. Add 1/2 cup flour. Mix until just combined. Add the remaining 2/3 milk and mix well. Add the last 1 cup flour and stir until about halfway mixed in.
1/2 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup milk, 1 1/2 cups flour
Add the chocolate chips and stir with a spoon until just mixed in.
2 cups chocolate chips
a) Fill ice cream cones about to the first lip of the cone where it starts to get wide.
b) Fill greased muffin tins with the batter until about 3/4 full.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. If you do cones, it will take longer.

For the Strawberry Jell-O Frosting:

Cream the butter. Heat the milk until simmering, then add the Jell-O and stir until the Jell-O is dissolved.
1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/3 cup milk, 1/2 package strawberry Jell-O
Add the milk to the butter and beat to combine. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar slowly and mix until well combined.
1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 cups powdered sugar
Wait until the double chocolate cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting.

Equipment

Spatula Set

Measuring Spoons and Cups

Wire Cooling Racks

Notes

For cupcakes baked in cones, expect an additional 10-15 minutes of baking time. Start checking for doneness at the 20-minute mark.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

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