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Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes for Any Occasion

Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes blend rich chocolate with tart blackberries for a moist, decadent dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can swap for gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Choose high-quality for best flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar adds a rich flavor
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Make sure it’s fresh
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Swap for coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 2 large Eggs Consider flax eggs for a vegan alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be an exciting twist
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Plain yogurt or a milk-lemon mix works
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries Try raspberries or strawberries instead
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips are sweeter alternatives
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Ganache or Cream Cheese Frosting Elevates the cupcakes

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
  5. Fold in blackberries and chocolate chips gently.
  6. Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy cupcakes.

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