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Chocolate Cupcakes with Blackberry Sauce

These Chocolate Cupcakes are rich and chocolatey, topped with a vibrant blackberry sauce that adds a burst of fruity goodness!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 35 g cocoa powder
  • 180 ml hot water
  • 85 g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 70 ml oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120 g sugar
  • 100 g blackberries, crushed
  • 200 g dark chocolate, for ganache
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for ganache)
  • 400 ml whipping cream
  • 200 g blackberries (for sauce)
  • 50 ml water
  • 2 tbsp sugar (for sauce)
  • Fresh blackberries, for garnish

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder and hot water. Whisk until smooth, then add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until melted.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the chocolate mixture. Mix until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the crushed blackberries into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
  8. In a saucepan, combine 200g blackberries, 50ml water, and 2 tbsp sugar. Heat until the blackberries break down and the sauce thickens.
  9. In a saucepan, heat the whipping cream until simmering. Pour over 200g dark chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  10. Once cupcakes are cool, dip tops into ganache or spoon it over. Drizzle with blackberry sauce and garnish with fresh blackberries.

Notes

  • Store leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can use frozen blackberries for the sauce.
  • Consider adding chocolate chips to the batter for an extra treat.