Description
Delectable chocolate cupcakes bring pure indulgence from classic French baking traditions. Rich cocoa and silky buttercream create a perfect dessert experience for chocolate enthusiasts seeking sweet comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 8 whole cookies, for topping
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with eight paper cupcake liners.
- Chocolate Infusion: Warm milk and melt chocolate pieces until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Wet Ingredient Blending: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in egg and vanilla extract, ensuring complete incorporation.
- Batter Formation: Sift dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently fold in flour, then blend sour cream and milk-chocolate mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Baking Process: Evenly distribute batter into liners, filling two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, testing with a toothpick for minimal crumbs.
- Cooling Stage: Allow cupcakes to rest in the pan for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frosting Preparation: Whip cream cheese and butter until silky, then incorporate vanilla extract and gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Cookie Integration: Fold crushed cookies into the frosting, maintaining a balanced texture.
- Decorative Finishing: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes using a decorative tip, creating elegant swirls.
- Serving and Storage: Garnish with whole or half cookies, serve at room temperature, and store in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Gently heat milk and chocolate to create a smooth, lump-free mixture that enhances the cupcake’s rich flavor and texture.
- Mixing Method: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense cupcakes; fold ingredients gently to maintain a light, tender crumb.
- Temperature Matters: Allow ingredients like eggs and butter to reach room temperature for better incorporation and a more consistent baking result.
- Frosting Consistency: Gradually add powdered sugar to achieve the perfect spreadable texture, ensuring a smooth and creamy frosting that pipes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg