Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot coffee
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
For the chocolate ganache:
- 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry and wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk; fold in hot coffee and blackberries.
- Fill cupcake liners and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes.
- Prepare ganache by heating cream, then pour over chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with ganache and top with fresh blackberries.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes tender.
- Accurate measuring of ingredients is essential for success.
- Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg