Go Back Email Link

Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes combine rich cocoa cupcakes with fresh blackberry frosting for a balanced dessert that is moist, tender, and lightly fruity.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes

  • 1 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • ¾ cup hot coffee
  • 1 cup mashed fresh blackberries

For the frosting

  • ½ cup strained blackberry puree
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Mash blackberries for batter and puree extra berries for seedless frosting.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan.
  • Whisk cocoa, flour, and brown sugar; mix eggs and buttermilk, add hot coffee.
  • Fold dry into wet, stir in mashed berries.
  • Fill liners ¾ full and bake 18–20 minutes, cool completely.
  • Beat butter, add powdered sugar, mix in blackberry puree and cream.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with berries or cocoa powder.