Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the decadent richness of these Magnolia Bakery-inspired chocolate cupcakes! Perfectly moist and intensely chocolatey, these cupcakes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Best enjoyed with a generous swirl of vanilla or chocolate buttercream frosting. Get ready to bake up a batch of pure chocolate heaven!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 85 mins

Calories 224.8 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
Light Brown Sugar
4 large eggs
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla or chocolate buttercream frosting, for topping

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How to Make Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes

Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth (5-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm (5-15 minutes).
Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the melted chocolate and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well blended.
Fill cupcake liners ¾ full.
Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the tins for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, frost with your favorite vanilla or chocolate buttercream frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

37g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes?

Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes?

Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes has approximately 224.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Cupcakes are All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.