Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
These chocolate cupcakes with vanilla cream are a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion. The rich chocolate base is a perfect match with the smooth and creamy vanilla frosting.
And if you want to make them even more special, you can get creative with your decorations! Enjoy!
Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 200 g soft butter
- 370 g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 350 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g cocoa
- 2 ml vanilla extract (or vanilla essence)
- 10 g baking powder
- 250 ml milk
For the vanilla frosting:
- 800 ml milk
- 300 ml cooking cream
- 150 g sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract (or vanilla essence)
- 150 g egg yolk or 7-8 egg yolks
- 50 g starch
Instructions
- For the cupcakes, mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl then add the eggs, vanilla extract, butter, and milk and mix with a whisk until you get a homogeneous dough.
- Prepare a cupcake tray with paper liners, and put a large spoonful of dough in each mold.
- Bake in the oven at 180 °C (356 °F).
Frosting
- Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan with a whisk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid sticking until the frosting thickens.
- Place the frosting in a bowl and leave in the refrigerator to cool. Before using it, blend it in a blender until you get a smooth cream that you put in a piping bag to use to decorate the cupcakes.
Notes
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