Double Chocolate Cupcakes

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They’re also a great make-ahead dessert. You can make the cupcakes and buttercream frosting in advance and assemble them on the day.

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INGREDIENTS See Full Ingredients!

Preheat the oven to 375F In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients.

Mix the dry and wet ingredients well until you have a smooth batter. Melt the chocolate and add it to the cupcake batter. Stir until well combined.

Fill cupcake liners in a pan about half way with the batter. Cook for 20-25 minutes.

Mix powdered sugar and butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until you get a smooth, peaky buttercream. Add the cocoa powder and mix again.

Add whipping cream and vanilla extract. Blend again on high speed until you have a smooth, glossy buttercream. Put in the fridge for 15 minutes to rest and thicken.