Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes
Experience the bliss of baking with these Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes, where rich dark cocoa meets the tart sweetness of fresh blackberries. These cupcakes are an exquisite treat, perfect for any celebration or cozy afternoon indulgence. Each bite reveals a moist texture complemented by creamy chocolate frosting and bursts of juicy blackberry flavor. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with loved ones, these cupcakes promise to elevate every occasion. Get ready to dive into this delightful baking adventure that transforms simple ingredients into a decadent dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) dark cocoa powder
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blackberries
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) almond milk or oat milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (or egg substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together dark cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in fresh blackberries.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them with chocolate frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg