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Brownie Cupcakes Chocolate Buttercream

Indulgent Brownie Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Bliss

Try these Brownie Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream, a delightful treat that strikes the perfect balance between rich brownie and fluffy cupcake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box Brownie mix
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • ½ cup Melted butter
  • 1 cup Hot coffee or water
For the Chocolate Buttercream
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Milk adjust as needed

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brownie mix, flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder until well combined.
  3. Add eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and hot coffee or water to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool the cupcakes completely on a wire rack.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, with a pinch of salt. Adjust with milk for desired consistency.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the chocolate buttercream using a piping bag or spatula.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Check expiry dates of ingredients, avoid overmixing, and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting for the best results.

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