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When you have a craving for chocolate cupcakes, it doesn’t mean you have to bake 12 pieces of them. That’s why I like making small batch recipes, because they are just enough to satisfy my cravings. I had this craving for chocolate cupcake, and I know I must have them, now!

Good thing I have this small batch chocolate cupcakes recipe to rescue me. This recipe makes 3-4 pieces, just double it up if you want to make bigger batch. This is very quick to whip up and in just few minutes , my cravings was satisfied with these soft and moist cupcakes covered with my favorite Chocolate Ganache Frosting.

This recipe is one of the most visited recipe in my website, and I am not surprised at all. No matter how busy I am, this recipe never gave me any reason not to make it. Busy days doesn’t mean I have to abandon baking, I just have to find an easy and quick recipe, like this one. Now that I found this, I am keeping it for good.

Chocolate cupcakes are the most versatile, simple and most loved cupcakes.  One recipe, multiple ways to dress it up. So why not? Let’s get started!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 ablespoon Cocoa Powder – sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/8 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Egg Yolk – room temperature
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 2 tablespoon plain Greek Yogurt – room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Suggestions on what to do with left over egg whites

• Marble French Meringue
• Chocolate Kisses French Meringue
• French Macarons

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and brown sugar.
3. Whisk together wet ingredients: egg yolk, oil, greek yogurt, vanilla extract and milk.
4. Mix wet and dry ingredients together until combined.
5. Spoon into 2-3 cupcake liners and bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Makes 2-3 medium size cupcakes. Recipe is safe to be doubled for a bigger batch or you can check my big batch chocolate cupcake without yogurt HERE

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Assembly: You will need the following:

• Chocolate Cupcakes – recipe shown above.
• Chocolate Ganache Frosting
• Pastry Bag – This is going to hold the frosting/filling.
• Decorating Tip. I used Wilton tip # 230. This tip is specially designed for filling cupcakes. If you do not have one, you can manually create a small hole in the center of the cupcake using  measuring spoon , size 1/4. This size is enough to scoop out and create small hole in the center.
• Frosting and toppings for decorations

How to fill cupcakes with filling:

Assembly  Instructions:

1. Assemble the pastry bag with the decorating tip, then fill the pastry bag with Chocolate Ganache.
   • If you don’t have pastry bag and decorating tip,  just manually create a small hole in the center of the cupcake. Use a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon, then pour Chocolate Ganache in the hole, then proceed to step 4.
   • If you don’t want to put frosting inside, then proceed to step 4.
2. Hold the pastry bag straight and insert it in the center of the cupcake. Push past 3/4 of the cupcake only. DO NOT push beyond the bottom of the cupcake. You want it to be contained inside , not overflowing underneath.
3. Squeeze the pastry bag to let the frosting come out. Gently pull it up as you squeeze until you are almost at the top. When you can already see some of the frosting on the top, it’s time to stop.
4. Now, it’s time to dip and dunk your cupcake. Hold the cupcake at the bottom, and dip the top into the Chocolate Ganache Frosting. Do not go beyond the cupcake liners. Take it out, and tap it slowly to allow frosting to drip.
5. Turn the cupcake up and slightly tap on the table top or counter to allow the frosting to spread evenly and to create a smooth surface.
6. Set aside and let the frosting to settle.
7. Optional: Add toppings and Enjoy!

Enjoy! If you make this, share and tag me in Instagram #SweetNSpicyLiving. I would like to see your creations too.

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