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February 13, 2016 By Laura

Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes

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Small batch chocolate cupcakes – for those times you really feel like a chocolate cupcake but don’t want need 12!

Small batch chocolate cupcakes - for those times you really feel like a chocolate cupcake but don't need 12!

I’m not usually one to celebrate Valentine’s Day…I kind of think it’s a bit of a Hallmark holiday and that you should do nice things for each other all the time, not just on one day of the year buuuut I’m feeling a little extra loved up this year. May have something to do with the fact that this time last week I was getting ready to get married!

I’ll go into the whole amazingness that was our wedding day later when we have our photos back but for now, let’s talk chocolate cupcakes of the small batch variety!

I can’t even count the number of times I have had a proper hankering for a cupcake but the thought of lugging out the mixer, remembering to take butter out of the fridge to soften and making a huge batch of frosting is just way too much to deal with. This sweet recipe makes 4 cupcakes with no mixer required and in 30 minutes you have just the right number of little delights to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Small batch chocolate cupcakes - for those times you really feel like a chocolate cupcake but don't need 12!

Even though I am a huge advocate for always using butter, I opted for oil in this recipe. The cocoa and vanilla extract sing through loud enough that you don’t miss the flavour of the butter and the oil plays a key part in keeping the cupcakes from drying out. Plus, the lack of butter makes for a much speedier process – no softening or creaming of the butter necessary!

Whip together the frosting, pipe it or even just spread it on, cover the cupcakes in sprinkles or edible glitter if you’re feeling fancy and you have 4 perfect little treats.

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Small batch chocolate cupcakes - for those times you really feel like a chocolate cupcake but don't need 12!

And there might even be one left to share with someone special!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Small batch chocolate cupcakes - for those times you really feel like a chocolate cupcake but don't need 12!

More cupcake recipes for you to try:

Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes

Small Batch Caramilk Cupcakes

Chocolate Baileys Cupcakes with Mint Frosting

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

Triple Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Made these? Tag me on Instagram @thekiwicountrygirl and hashtag it #thekiwicountrygirl. And if you tried and loved this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating below!
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Small batch chocolate cupcakes - for those times you really feel like a chocolate cupcake but don't need 12!
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Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Small batch chocolate cupcakes - for those times you really feel like a chocolate cupcake but don't want need 12!
Course: Baking
Cuisine: New Zealand
Keyword: baking, chocolate cupcakes, small batch
Servings: 4 cupcakes
Calories: 322 kcal
Author: Laura
Ingredients
Cupcakes
  • 1/4 cup (35g) flour
  • 2 TBSP cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 TBSP oil
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 TBSP milk
Frosting
  • 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • 15 g butter
  • 2 TBSP cocoa powder
  • 1-1.5 TBSP milk
Instructions
Cupcakes
  1. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar and salt.

  2. Add remaining egg, oil, vanilla and milk and mix well until combined.

  3. Spoon into 4 cupcake liners and bake at 180°C/350°F for 12-14 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. 

  4. Transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack and while the cupcakes are cooling prepare the frosting.

Frosting
  1. Sift icing sugar and cocoa powder into a small bowl with the softened butter and milk. Mix well until combined adding more milk if necessary until it is the right consistency for frosting.
  2. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost and decorate them with sprinkles or edible glitter.
  3. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts
Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Potassium 174mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 37g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 3.1%
Calcium 5.2%
Iron 9.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Baking, Dessert, Holidays, In the kitchen, Valentine's Day Tagged With: chocolate, chocolate cupcakes, cupcakes, dessert for 2, small batch February 13, 2016

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Comments

  1. Alysha says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:03 am

    Could you substitute almond milk for the milk? I want to make these now haha and I can if I can substitute that. But I’m not sure if the cupcakes would set up right.

    • Laura says

      July 23, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Hi Alysha! Yes you can definitely substitute the milk for almond milk…it’s such a small quantity that you won’t even notice the difference! Now go make cupcakes! ☺

  2. Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says

    February 14, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Laura, congratulations!! How exciting! Wishing you very much happiness together:D Also wishing I had these cupcakes. They would be perfect for me and my valentine, seeing as there are only two of us in the house and when we are left alone with 12 chocolate cupcakes, it doesn’t end well! Well, it doesn’t end well for the cupcakes 😛

    • Laura says

      February 23, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Hahaha it never ends well for cupcakes!! Poor things! 😀

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