Chocolate Velvet Cupcakes

Chocolate Velvet Cupcakes
80 min.
24
315kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Chocolate Velvet Cupcakes, a delightful treat that promises to elevate any dessert table. With their rich, velvety texture and luscious chocolate flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or simply a cozy night in. Each bite is a heavenly experience, combining the moistness of a classic devil's food cake with the creamy goodness of a rich cream cheese frosting.

What sets these cupcakes apart is not just their taste, but also their ease of preparation. Using a box mix as a base, you can whip up a batch in just about 80 minutes, making them an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The addition of sour cream and chocolate chips ensures that every cupcake is bursting with flavor, while the creamy frosting topped with chocolate curls adds a touch of elegance that will impress your guests.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or just treating yourself, these Chocolate Velvet Cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Trust us, once you take a bite, you’ll understand why these cupcakes are a must-try!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • cup cream sour
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoons butter flavor shortening 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • oz chocolate chips 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoons butter flavor shortening 
  • 24  chocolate curls 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients except chocolate chips with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes, or until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out almost clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from muffin pans. Cool completely.
  5. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in butter flavor until icing is creamy.
  6. Place in decorating bag fitted with tip; pipe large swirls on tops of cupcakes. Top with chocolate curls. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories315kcal
Protein3.59%
Fat50.66%
Carbs45.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.71
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.0060869659419%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.27mg
Epicatechin
0.82mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:314.66kcal
15.73%
Fat:18.31g
28.18%
Saturated Fat:6.61g
41.28%
Carbohydrates:37.21g
12.4%
Net Carbohydrates:36.55g
13.29%
Sugar:29.38g
32.64%
Cholesterol:36.33mg
12.11%
Sodium:236.04mg
10.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.8mg
1.27%
Protein:2.92g
5.84%
Phosphorus:88.76mg
8.88%
Vitamin A:394.75IU
7.9%
Selenium:5.43µg
7.76%
Vitamin K:6.93µg
6.6%
Calcium:62.99mg
6.3%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.2%
Iron:1.06mg
5.87%
Copper:0.11mg
5.45%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.36%
Magnesium:15.52mg
3.88%
Folate:15.35µg
3.84%
Potassium:133.66mg
3.82%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.7%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.73%
Fiber:0.67g
2.66%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.48%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.25%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.06%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.67%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.5%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%