Chocolate Cupcakes with Icing and Chocolate Sprinkles Recipe

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Icing and Chocolate Sprinkles Recipe

These chocolate cupcakes are decadent, moist, and delectable. They are topped with a creamy icing and chocolate sprinkles, making them ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Two large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sour cream

Time Needed

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In three additions, alternately add flour mixture, milk, and sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Mix until everything is just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until it is light and fluffy.
Beat in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Cupcakes should be iced and sprinkled with chocolate sprinkles.