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Chocolate and Gold Cupcakes

These Chocolate and Gold Cupcakes combine rich chocolate flavor with elegant gold decorations, perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened for easier mixing.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 0.5 cups boiling water Don't skip, it helps create moist cupcakes.
Toppings
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache
  • to taste gold decorations (edible) Can substitute with other edible decorations if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually stir in the milk and then the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow cooling completely.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, top the cupcakes with chocolate ganache and decorate with gold decorations as desired.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Let sit at room temperature before serving.