Name: Small-batch Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Yield: 4, 4 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1/8 teaspoon salt; Pinch of salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; Sprinkles (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; Handheld electric mixer; 2 tablespoons (1oz) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons (21g) chopped semi-sweet chocolate; 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour; 1 large egg yolk (room temperature); 2 tablespoons milk (any percentage); 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (sifted); Fine mesh strainer (for sifting); 2 tablespoons (11g) cocoa powder (sifted if lumpy); 2 tablespoons hot coffee (or water); 4 tablespoons (2oz) unsalted butter room temperature; 1/4 cup (20g) cocoa powder (sifted*); 1 1/2 teaspoons milk (plus more as needed); Pinch of espresso powder (optional)

Small-batch Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream

5 / 5 (8 reviews)

This recipe for Small-batch Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream makes just four bonkers rich and amazing chocolate cupcakes, perfect for a late-night chocolate fix or intimate birthday party.

By: Bakingmischief (via Bakingmischief)

Original Publish: Apr 8, 2017

Last Updated: Mar 2, 2026

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Yields: 4, 4 cupcakes

Nutrition Facts

408 kcalCalories

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*Don't skip sifting your cocoa powder for your frosting or you will get cocoa powder lumps!

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Kelly ★ 5.0/5

Just made these for National Chocolate Cake Day! Made them in 2 ramekins, increased the baking time, subbed Bob’s 1to1 gluten free flour and extra espresso powder in the cakes and frosting. So good, perfect size, no leftovers!!

Jenesa ★ 5.0/5

I made this last night and it's super delicious! I really appreciate your small-batch recipes as I am only using a small air fryer. This is such a blessing! God bless you!

Kyle ★ 5.0/5

This recipe is incredible, the best cupcakes I have ever made, and they turned out perfect on the first try. Thank you

Kelsie ★ 5.0/5

I just made these and they are perfect! Easy to make with great flavor. Will definitely make them again!

Lolerz ★ 5.0/5

So good guests liked it. How to double yolk

Emily ★ 5.0/5

The cupcakes turned out pretty good..not the best cupcake I've ever had, but definitely tasty! The texture was slightly off, but I realized I used a whole egg instead of just an egg yolk so I'm thinking that's what slightly threw things off! The buttercream however was amazing; probably the best frosting I've ever made. I did not have any espresso powder so I left it out and it still turned out perfect.

Marina Lucas ★ 5.0/5

Can i use milk and no water at all i did them this time and it came out perfect but i think it needs more flavor will the milk add more flavor to it or can i add something else?

Mimi ★ 5.0/5

I made these tonight and they were absolutely amazing. Thank you for this awesome recipe. It is definitely a keeper. My fiance' who isnt much of a chocolate fan absolutely loved them too.

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