Name: Chocolate Cupcakes with Burnt Sugar German Buttercream
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 16 min
Yield: 16, 16 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 4 egg yolks; 185 g granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 2 eggs (room temp); 185 g all-purpose flour; 28 g water; 150 g boiling water; 1 1/2 tsp espresso powder; 90 g neutral oil; 80 g whole milk; 14 g cornstarch; 60 g dutch process cocoa powder; 85 g plain whole milk yogurt; 227 g unsalted butter (2 sticks, room temp); 75 g burnt sugar (blended into a powder)

Chocolate Cupcakes with Burnt Sugar German Buttercream

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A classic rich, chocolatey cupcake paired with a light and silky buttercream that has a sweet, smokey flavor reminiscent of a campfire. A cupcake unlike anything you've ever had before!

By: Atsloanestable (via Atsloanestable)

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026

Prep: 45 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Yields: 16, 16 cupcakes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a cupcake pan with parchment cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, espresso powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. To the dry ingredients, add the oil, milk, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla, and mix until fully combined. Mix in the freshly boiled water. Transfer the batter to the cupcake pan, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake the cupcakes for about 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before decorating.