Get ready to revolutionize your dessert game with the most mind-blowing cupcakes you've ever tasted! Imagine a decadent chocolate cupcake that combines the rich, deep flavors of cocoa with the unexpected twist of Dr Pepper - a culinary magic trick that will make your taste buds dance with excitement. These Ultimate Chocolate Dr Pepper Cupcakes are not just a dessert; they're a flavor explosion that defies traditional baking boundaries, promising to become the star of every gathering, potluck, and sweet craving you'll ever experience!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup Dr Pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps in the dry ingredients.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Slowly pour in the Dr Pepper, mixing on low speed until just combined. The mixture might look slightly curdled, which is normal.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with chocolate buttercream or Dr Pepper-infused glaze if desired.
Tips
- • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest batter possible. • Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense cupcakes. • Use a light hand when adding Dr Pepper to maintain the perfect moisture balance. • For extra moisture, you can brush the cooled cupcakes with a little extra Dr Pepper before frosting. • Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly even cupcake portions. • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. • For an extra indulgent touch, consider a Dr Pepper cream cheese frosting instead of traditional chocolate buttercream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 48mg
