One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes
For the cupcakes
- 1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 400 ml (can) of full fat high quality coconut milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the chocolate buttercream
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1/2 cup dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Make the cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners of your choice.
In a large bowl (or bowl of a stand mixer) fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the dry ingredients on low speed until incorporated, about 1 minute.
Add the eggs, coconut milk, vegetable oil, vanilla and water.
Beat on low speed until fully incorporated, about two minutes.
Using a spring-loaded ice cream scoop or a large spoon, evenly distribute the batter into your lined cupcake pan.
Bake on the centre rack for 14-18 minutes, turning pan halfway through. Insert a wooden toothpick into the centre of a cupcake to check doneness; do not over bake.
Let cool in pans for 5 minutes, then let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the buttercream
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until light and fluffy, about two minutes.
Turn the mixer off. Scrape down the sides of the bowl using a spatula. Add the icing sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
Turn the mixer back on at very low speed to slowly incorporate – once the icing sugar and cocoa powder has been absorbed (i.e., isn’t a dust storm!) turn the mixer on HIGH and beat until light and fluffy – about 2 minutes.
Fill a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip with the chocolate buttercream; apply chocolate buttercream swirls to your cupcakes and adorn with sprinkles.
Cupcakes will keep in the fridge, tightly sealed, for up to 4 days – bring back to room temperature before enjoying!