Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the decadent delight of these intensely chocolatey brownie cupcakes! This recipe, from our collection of 125 best cupcake recipes, delivers fudgy, rich cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion. Get ready for moist, chewy perfection topped with your favorite frosting.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 291.7 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

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How to Make Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
  5. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips.
  8. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  10. Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

48g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes?

Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes takes about 58 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 38 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes?

Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes has approximately 291.7 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes are Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, Salt, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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