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Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

Indulge in these delightfully decadent dark chocolate blackberry cupcakes—a perfect treat for parties or a sweet chocolate craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the cupcakes.
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For the signature dark chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for leavening.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Contributes to the lift and texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the batter.
  • 2 large Eggs Provides moisture and binding.
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Adds moisture and tanginess.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Keeps the cupcakes moist.
Add-ins
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries Provides bursts of flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Dark Chocolate Chips Creates pockets of chocolatey goodness.
Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For frosting or dusting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
  5. Add sour cream and vegetable oil to the egg mixture, mixing well.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in blackberries and dark chocolate chips gently.
  8. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
  1. For frosting, mix powdered sugar with a small amount of water until pourable, then drizzle over cooled cupcakes.
  2. Garnish with extra blackberries before serving.

Notes

Don't overmix the batter! Gently folding ingredients helps keep the cupcakes fluffy. Use ripe blackberries for a better flavor punch! If you want to take it over the top, consider adding a hint of espresso powder to the batter for an extra depth of flavor.