Fudgy Dark Chocolate Cupcakes for Two!

Here’s a recipe for Fudgy Dark Chocolate Cupcakes for Two—perfect for when you’re craving something rich, chocolatey, and indulgent without making a whole batch!

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional, for extra fudgy texture)

For the frosting:

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two muffin cups in a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.

2. Make the cupcake batter:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
• If you like extra fudgy cupcakes, fold in the dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate.
• Divide the batter evenly between the two cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

3. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out with a few moist crumbs (the cupcakes will be fudgy, so it’s okay if there’s a bit of melted chocolate on the toothpick).
• Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Make the frosting:

• In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil).
• Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and butter until smooth and glossy.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Let the frosting cool slightly before frosting the cupcakes.

5. Frost and serve:

• Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of each cupcake.
• Optionally, you can garnish with additional chocolate chips or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

6. Enjoy!:

• Serve and enjoy these rich, fudgy cupcakes! They’re perfect for two chocolate lovers craving a little indulgence.

These Fudgy Dark Chocolate Cupcakes are dense, rich, and have the perfect balance of sweetness and deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for a cozy treat when you don’t want to bake a whole batch!