
Dark Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Creamy Frosting- Soft, decadent dark chocolate cupcakes with the amazing taste of a brownie. Top them with a creamy dark chocolate frosting for the finishing touch.

Cupcakes and brownies. Two classic desserts paired together in perfect harmony. What could be better? Perhaps, a creamy, dark chocolate frosting?
Perfect! That’s what we have for you today. 🙂
Ingredients List:
- Flour + Salt+ Baking powder
- Dark Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Sugar: Both white & brown
- Eggs
- Milk + Vanilla
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
Can I use regular unsweetened cocoa powder? Yes. But, I do recommend the dark for the deeper chocolate flavor. Regular cocoa powder will still give you a pretty amazing cupcake and frosting. See the recipe card for the brand I use.
A few things to note:
- This recipe was also shared on my sister site, Table for Seven in 2017.
- Be sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- If you wish to skip the frosting (?!) No, seriously, you can. A light dusting of powdered sugar is a great option to top them off.
Enjoy-

More Chocolate Cupcakes to Indulge in:
- Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with Chocolate Filling
- German Chocolate Cupcakes
- Chocolate Spinach Cupcakes
- One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes
- Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cream Cheese Frosting
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Dark Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Creamy Frosting

Dark Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Creamy Frosting- Soft, decadent dark chocolate cupcakes with the amazing taste of a brownie. Top them with a creamy dark chocolate frosting for the finishing touch.
Ingredients
- FOR CUPCAKES:
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- FOR FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12 count muffin/cupcake pan or line with papers.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Then, add in eggs and vanilla. Beat until combined.
- Gradually add in flour mixture and milk. Alternately between the two. Beat until fully combined.
- Divide batter evenly into cupcake pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
FOR FROSTING:
- Beat ingredients until fully combined. Spread on cooled cupcakes. If desired, sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 284Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 111mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 2gSugar: 46gProtein: 4g
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What gorgeous looking decadent cupcakes! I love that they are like brownies (brownies are always a win with my boys)! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday.
Thank you!