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Johns Creek Chocolate Cupcakes

Johns Creek Chocolate Cupcakes

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  • 40 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🥛 3/4 cup whole milk

  • Frosting

    • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • Pomegranate seeds, for garnish

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2

Stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

3

Beat together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 90 seconds. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined after each addition. Beat in vanilla.

4

Beat in flour mixture one-third at a time, alternating with 1/4 cup milk, on low speed until just combined. Fill each prepared muffin cup with 1/4 cup batter.

5

Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

6

Meanwhile, beat together cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. Reduce speed to low; add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until frosting is smooth.

7

Fit a piping bag with a large star or round tip and fill with frosting. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Garnish with pomegranate arils. Serve immediately or store, chilled, in an airtight container up to 1 week.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

554

Calories

  • 11
    Protein
  • 83
    Carbs
  • 28
    Fats

💡 Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation.For even baking, rotate the muffin pan halfway through the baking process.Pomegranate seeds add a fresh and natural sprinkle effect; substitute with berries if preferred.