Description
Hi-Hat Cupcakes are delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with a fluffy frosting and coated in rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, use a piping bag to swirl the frosting on top of each cupcake, creating a tall mound.
- For the chocolate coating, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frosted cupcake into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Place the cupcakes on a wire rack to set.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add a teaspoon of peppermint extract to the frosting for a minty flavor.
- You can substitute the chocolate coating with white chocolate for a different look and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg