• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Veena Azmanov

Cake Artist and Food Enthusiast

  • Bake
  • Cook
  • Desserts
  • Decorate
  • Holiday and Events
  • Tips
  • Video
  • Order
  • Meet Veena
    • Classes
    • Work With Me
    • Features and Publications
    • Copyright and Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
You are here: Home / Cakes / Cupcakes / BEST EVER Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

BEST EVER Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

September 17, 2017 *Updated* October 29, 2019 By Veena Azmanov 35 Comments

Recipe Print

BEST EVER Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Buttercream

These chocolate fudge cupcakes are the ultimate luxury for any chocolate lover. Made with real chocolate in the batter as well as the frosting. The cupcakes are moist light with a soft crumb and the frosting is rich, dark and indulgent.

An image optimized for social media share for these chocolate fudge cupcakes topped with chocolate fudge buttercream that just melt in the mouth.

BEST EVER Chocolate fudge cupcakes with chocolate fudge buttercream recipe, Chocolate fudge cupcake recipe

Sadly, summer is coming to an end here. Summer vacations are over and finally, the kids are back in school!! You get the exclamation mark right? Ha!!

If you love chocolate then you will agree with me – the more the better! It’s all about making it more luxurious. This one is an absolute chocolate luxury. One single cupcake is all you need to go to cupcake heaven. It’s rich, moist, soft and melts in the mouth. The frosting is rich dark and indulgent. What else can I say? My kids love it and grown-ups love it too! I often use dark chocolate like 80% for myself which makes it’s my weakness.

These chocolate fudge cupcakes are the ultimate luxury for any chocolate lover. Made with real chocolate in the batter as well as the frosting. The cupcakes are moist light with a soft crumb and the frosting is rich, dark and indulgent.

BEST EVER Chocolate fudge cupcakes with chocolate fudge buttercream recipe, Chocolate fudge cupcake recipe

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)

  • Chocolate – If you’ve been on my blog for a while you know how I feel about chocolate. Guys, it has to good quality real chocolate. Not the baking chocolate! Not those cheap chocolate chips!! Use chocolate that you love to eat on its own. I use 70% Callebaut chocolate. And yet, any brand works great as long as it’s good quality eating chocolate.
  • Brown sugar – I’m using light brown sugar. But you can use dark brown as well. The dark brown gives an extra hint of that molasses and tastes absolutely heavenly. A bit fudgier. I find the light brown is just right and it pleases everyone.
  • Sour cream  – Adds that little zing and depth of flavor. Don’t have sour cream? Just add the same amount of yogurt. BUT yogurt will reduce the shelf life of the cupcakes. So, if you plan to use them in a day… go with yogurt. Having said that I have also shown you how to make sour cream at home.
These chocolate fudge cupcakes are the ultimate luxury for any chocolate lover. Made with real chocolate in the batter as well as the frosting. The cupcakes are moist light with a soft crumb and the frosting is rich, dark and indulgent.

BEST EVER Chocolate fudge cupcakes with chocolate fudge buttercream recipe, Chocolate fudge cupcake recipe

Recipe – BEST EVER Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Buttercream (Save/Pin)

Useful Tips and Tools

  • If you bake often, it would be a good idea to invest in a cake mixer. Because often we try to mix by hand and then we are too tired to give it enough creaming or mixing. So, if you are making this buttercream go head and remove that K-Mix or Kitchen Aid from your kitchen cabinet. And, you don’t have to buy an expensive stand mixer, a simple hand mixer works great too.
  • Having said that, a simple Bowl, whisk and Spatula with a little extra elbow grease will do too.
  • Personally, I believe in weighing ingredients by weight, which makes my kitchen scaleone of the most valuable items when baking. The same goes for mymeasuring cups and measuring spoons. It’s always a good idea to have these handy and use them when baking rather than trying to guess measurements.
  • Also, it is important to buy cupcake linersfrom a trustworthy source to prevent peeling. There is nothing worse than to bake good cupcakes or muffins and then have all the liners peel off.
  • Additionally, you can use a measuring cup to ensure you divide the batter evenly among all the cupcakes or muffins. That way all your cupcakes will be a similar size. Personally, I love using my cupcake scooper for that purpose.  
  • A good baking tray is always important. Try using a light colored baking trayBaking tray. Another option is to line the baking tray with Parchment Paper for easy clean up just in case of spillage.
  • Every oven works differently. So the baking times are just guidelines. In case of muffins and cupcakes it’s often a good idea to rotate the baking tray mid-way the baking so they cook and rise evenly.
These chocolate fudge cupcakes are the ultimate luxury for any chocolate lover. Made with real chocolate in the batter as well as the frosting. The cupcakes are moist light with a soft crumb and the frosting is rich, dark and indulgent.

BEST EVER Chocolate fudge cupcakes with chocolate fudge buttercream recipe, Chocolate fudge cupcake recipe

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • Unsalted butter – 113 grams or 1 stick
  • Light brown sugar – 100 grams (1/2 cup)
  • Dark chocolate – 100 grams ( 4 oz oz 2/3 cup)
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Sour cream – 1/2 cup
  • All-purpose flour – 175 grams
  • Baking powder  – 1 tsp
  • Baking soda – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt  – 1/2 tsp
  • Vanilla – 1 tsp

For the Buttercream 

  • Unsalted butter – 113 grams (1 stick)
  • Chocolate – 100 grams (4 oz) Melted and cooled
  • Powdered sugar/confectioners sugar  – 125 grams (1 cup)
  • Fresh cream – 2 tbsp
  • Vanilla – 1 tsp

Method

Prepare

  • Preheat the oven to 160 C / 320 F.
  • Sift flour with salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Prepare baking cups or cupcake wrappers in a muffin tray.

Make the Cupcake Batter

  • Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler until melted – Set aside to cool.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time scraping the sides of the bowl often.
  • Next sour cream and flour mixture in three batches.
  • Add vanilla followed by the melted and cooled chocolate.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to distribute the batter evenly between 12 cupcakes wraps.

Bake the Cupcakes

  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 18 to 22 minutes or until the skewer inserted comes out clean.
  • Chill cupcake completely before you decorate.

Make the Buttercream

  • Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler – Set aside to cool.
  • Cream the butter, cream, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and cooled melted chocolate.
  • Mix well to combine (if chocolate is not cooled it will seize in the buttercream).

Pipe the Buttercream

  • Place buttercream into a piping bag with your favorite piping tip and pipe a swirl.

Storage

  • These cupcakes will stay at room temperature in good weather for up to 2 days.
  • In the fridge for about 4 days if wrapped well.

Don’t forget to save this recipe on Pinterest for later.
You can find a collection of my tutorials and recipes here on Pinterest.

TThese chocolate fudge cupcakes are the ultimate luxury for any chocolate lover. Made with real chocolate in the batter as well as the frosting. The cupcakes are moist light with a soft crumb and the frosting is rich, dark and indulgent via veenaazmanov.com #chocolate #Fudge #cupcakes #Buttercream #chocolatefudgecupcakes #veenaazmanov #recipe #baking

BEST EVER Chocolate fudge cupcakes with chocolate fudge buttercream recipe, Chocolate fudge cupcake recipe

These chocolate fudge cupcakes are the ultimate luxury for any chocolate lover. Made with real chocolate in the batter as well as the frosting. The cupcakes are moist light with a soft crumb and the frosting is rich, dark and indulgent.

BEST EVER Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Buttercream

Author: Veena Azmanov
5 from 19 votes
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Calories: 380kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 12 cupcakes

Description

These chocolate fudge cupcakes are the ultimate luxury for any chocolate lover. Made with real chocolate in the batter as well as the frosting. The cupcakes are moist light with a soft crumb and the frosting is rich, dark and indulgent.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 113 grams (3.99 oz) Unsalted butter
  • 100 grams (0.45 cups) Light brown sugar
  • 100 grams (3.53 oz) Dark chocolate
  • 2 (2 ) Eggs large
  • 1/2 cup (0.5 cup) Sour cream
  • 175 grams (1.4 cups) All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Salt
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla

For the Buttercream 

  • 113 grams (3.99 oz) Unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 100 grams (3.53 oz) Chocolate Melted and cooled
  • 125 grams (1.04 cups) Powdered sugar/Confectioners sugar
  • 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Fresh cream
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla
ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 12 cupcakes

Instructions

Prepare

  • Preheat the oven to 160 C / 320 F.
  • Sift flour with salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Prepare baking cups or cupcake wrappers in a muffin tray.

Make Cupcake Batter

  • Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler until melted - Set aside to cool.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time scraping the sides of the bowl often.
  • Next sour cream and flour mixture in three batches.
  • Add Vanilla followed by the melted and cooled chocolate.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to distribute the batter evenly between 12 cupcakes wraps.

Bake Cupcake

  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 18 to 22 minutes or until the skewer inserted comes out clean.
  • Chill Cupcake completely before you decorate.

Make the Buttercream

  • Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler - Set aside to cool.
  • Cream the butter, cream, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add Vanilla and cooled melted chocolate.
  • Mix well to combine (if chocolate is not cooled it will seize in the buttercream).

Pipe the Buttercream

  • Place buttercream into a piping bag with your favorite piping tip and pipe a swirl.

Storage

  • These cupcakes will stay at room temperature in good weather for up to 2 days.
  • In the fridge for about 4 days if wrapped well.

About Videos - most recipes has two videos - a quick version in the post & longer detailed version on this recipe card. Sometimes a similar recipe video may be used. Please do subscribe to my channel if you like my videos

Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
BEST EVER Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Buttercream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 230mg10%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

Keywords - chocolate fudge cupcakes
Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear about itMention @veenaazmanov or #tag on Instagram #veenaazmanov

Do you Love Cupcakes?

Perhaps you may like to check out some of my other cupcake recipes. If you don’t find what you looking for let me know in the comments below so I can add them to my list of recipes wish list. Alternatively, you may like to check out the Recipe Index to find other treats.

These moist white chocolate cupcakes are infused with the of sweet white chocolate goodness. Light and fluffy with a soft, tender but flaky crumb. Dressed with a rich soft white chocolate buttercream and sprinkled with more white chocolate chips for that added luxury. These are bound to be your new favorite

A Collection of Cupcake Recipes by Veena Azmanov

FTC Disclosure – The following page may have affiliate links. We are a participant in the amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Please read full Disclosure, Disclaimer & Copyright.

Author – Veena Azmanov

About Veena Azmanov

I’ve always loved cooking, baking, and cake decorating but couldn’t afford to attend culinary schools. So, I had to learn my way through trials and errors.
Here you can find my delicious, often healthy, and practical recipes, along with instructional videos and tutorials. In addition, I provide cake decorating recipes, tutorials, and tips on how to start your own cake decorating business.
I am also a contributor to two other websites – Cake Decorating Tutorials and East Indian Recipes.

Connect with me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Follow me on Pinterest

VEENA On GRAM

Instagram has returned invalid data.

Follow VEENA!

Subscribe to my Blog

Previous Post: « The Simpress Sequins Edible Brooch Tutorial (Video)
Next Post: Ground Beef Potato Casserole »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Divya

    March 06, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Thanks a lot for your quick response

    Reply
  2. Divya

    March 04, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    Hi veena,
    I tried this recipe. cupcake came out very well. But when I made cake using this recipe it was so soft and broken into pieces. Can you please suggest a fudge recipe for cakes with eggs. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      March 05, 2019 at 8:24 am

      I will be uploading my chocolate fudge cake recipe layer cake soon, Divya. Thanks

      Reply
  3. Phillip

    June 17, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    YOu always share recipes that work!! I love your blog. I had to make chocolate cupcakes but instead of making the simple chocolate cupcakes, I made these and the kids enjoyed everything to the last crumb. Thank you – Your writing style is unique and very helpful. Very well written recipes. Thanks

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      June 24, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Thank you so much, Philip. So happy my recipes always work for you. Yes, I do share only tired and tested recipes so I would have made it more than once before I share it. Thank you for coming back to write this feedback. So happy you enjoyed this recipe

      Reply
  4. momo

    October 16, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Hi
    I am big fan of your recipes .I am not able to find the Sour cream Chocolate Cupcake recipe and I heard that these r divine. Please help.

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      October 16, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you so much momo. Several of my cupcakes have sour cream in them so not sure which one you are referring to.

      Reply
  5. Ashley - Forking Up

    September 21, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    Sometimes chocolate-on-chocolate is just too much for me, but the frosting on these looks nice and light. Great job!

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 22, 2017 at 8:26 pm

      I know what you mean but this some how does go together well.

      Reply
  6. Catherine

    September 20, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    These cupcakes look marvelous, Veena!

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 1:32 am

      Thank you Catherine

      Reply
  7. Christine

    September 20, 2017 at 5:22 am

    You can’t go wrong with a delicious Chocolate Fudge Cupcake! So perfect for having guests over. I’d love to make these soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 1:33 am

      Thank you Christine.. They sure are very impressive for entertaining. I hope you try them.

      Reply
  8. Noel Lizotte

    September 20, 2017 at 3:10 am

    Veena, I love your recipes! I’m not going to ever be able to do them justice. I mean, look at that perfect icing on every cup cake! sigh. In my dreams.
    At least the ones I make will taste good … even if they look half smushed.

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 1:34 am

      OH this one is reeally simple Noel. These swirls need the right piping tip! They will taste absolutely amazing so dont’ worry!

      Reply
  9. Swathi

    September 20, 2017 at 2:17 am

    I agree with you this is best chocolate frosting, Best part is that it holds the shape. I want that kind of frosting for my cakes. As I do’nt make frosted cake always some thing simple is always my choice. I will try your recipe as you make best cakes.

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 1:35 am

      Yup..best part of chocolate it can make the frosting stiff helps with adding less sugar. Thank you Swathi

      Reply
  10. Teri

    September 19, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Once again you have created a dreamy dessert, Ms. Veena. The frosting on this is so decadent. Of course, the frosting is my favorite part. Or the cake. I can’t decide. I might have to eat a couple of these before I make up my mind. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 1:49 am

      Thank you so much Teri. You will love both. I love anything that has real chocolate in there lol

      Reply
  11. Melissa

    September 19, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    These look and sounds delicious!! I love the addition of the sour cream too, keeps them nice and moist. Kudos to you for using real chocolate as well, I can taste the decadence of them (ha!).

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 1:49 am

      Absolutely Melissa. Sour cream does keep them moist and gives a nice soft crumb.

      Reply
  12. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    September 19, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    I am just drooling looking at your pictures. The fudge cupcakes looks so luscious and I would definitely want to make it for my chocolate loving family.

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 2:02 am

      Thank you Sandhya. I do love cupcakes and chocolate are sure the family favorite.

      Reply
  13. Agness of Run Agness Run

    September 19, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    I am a passionate lover or cupcakes, and as such, I guarantee that this recipe is simply the best. This is a great party dessert which everybody is going to love, Veena!

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 2:04 am

      Thank you Agness. I love such amazing feedback.

      Reply
  14. Srivalli Jetti

    September 19, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Wow Veena, I do agree these cupcakes look so sinful..and so is your other collection as well!..with pooja festivals coming for my kids, I could make these soon!

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 2:05 am

      Thank you Srivalli. Do give them a try and let me know if you do. Thanks

      Reply
  15. Kim

    September 19, 2017 at 2:39 am

    My son loves chocolate! These are fantastic and easy to make. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 2:05 am

      Thank you Kim. SO happy to hear that.

      Reply
  16. Lauren @ Delicious Little Bites

    September 18, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    These cupcakes are seriously giving me all kinds of chocolate cravings! They look so amazing!

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 21, 2017 at 2:09 am

      Thank you Lauren.

      Reply
  17. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh

    September 18, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    Fudge frosting is by far the best chocolate frosting ever. I’m a huge chocolate lover, and always choose chocolate frosting for any of my birthday celebrations.

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 18, 2017 at 11:35 pm

      Thank you Joanna. I love fudge frosting myself. Can eat it by the spoon. You will love this one.

      Reply
  18. Sheena Paul

    September 17, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Veena hi
    Where can I get to buy Callebaut chocolat?
    Could you share the details of the shop or supplier?
    Thank u
    Sheena

    Reply
    • Veena Azmanov

      September 17, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      Sheena not sure where you are located but you can try Callebaut chocolate at any cake decorating, Pastry shop or even shop that sells chocolate. I use either callebaut or Laubeca.

      Reply

Join the conversation..... Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Translate:

Connect with me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Can I help you find something?

Looking under categories

About Veena Azmanov

About Veena Azmanov

Welcome to my blog

I’ve always loved cooking, baking, and cake decorating but couldn’t afford to attend culinary schools. So, I had to learn my way through trials and errors.
Here you can find my delicious, often healthy, and practical recipes, along with instructional videos and tutorials. In addition, I provide cake decorating recipes, tutorials, and tips on how to start your own cake decorating business.
I am also a contributor to two other websites – Cake Decorating Tutorials and East Indian Recipes.

Read More

20 Must-Have Recipe for a Home Baker

Privacy Policy

Footer

Trending Now….

  • Bundt
  • Christmas
  • Hanukah
  • Layer Cakes
  • Soup

Featured in...

   

Copyright © 2019 · veenaazmanov.com

×
  • Cook
  • Bake
  • Desserts
  • Decorate
  • Holiday and Events
  • Tips
  • Videos
  • About this blog

Modern Mobile Menu Social icons

  • Veena on Social Media

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • StumbleUpon
    • Twitter
    • Vimeo
    • YouTube