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    The Ultimate chocolate chunk cupcakes

    August 28, 2020 by Carrie Leave a Comment

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    Lately, I have been in the mood for cupcakes and chocolate chips. So it was only appropriate that I made the ultimate chocolate chunk cupcakes. These yellow cupcakes are filled with chocolate chunks and then frosted with a swirled vanilla and chocolate buttercream. Absolutely sensational and with such a classic look! Please don't mind the random chocolate frosted cupcake in the pic above. I had extra chocolate frosting that I couldn't let go to waste!

    Yellow cupcakes with chocolate chunks and frosted with a swirl buttercream.

    Chocolate and vanilla work so well together and any dessert made with this pair works so well. These cupcakes will make the perfect afternoon school snack or after dinner delight. Grab a cold glass of cow juice and enjoy!

    Ingredients

    • Unsalted butter
    • Granulated sugar
    • Large egg whites
    • Vanilla extract
    • Cake flour: I used Pillsbury Softasilk
    • Buttermilk
    • Chocolate chunks: Aldi's specialty selected Belgian chocolate chunks
    • Confectioner's sugar
    • Heavy cream
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder

    Step by step instructions

    • First, be sure to preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line at least 2-3 pans with cupcake liners.
    Yellow cupcakes with chocolate chunks and frosted with a swirl buttercream.
    Liners
    • Second, with an electric mixer on medium blend together the butter, sugar, baking soda, powder and salt until light and fluffy (5 minutes). Add in egg whites one at a time until well blended. Add in vanilla extract.
    Yellow cupcakes with chocolate chunks and frosted with a swirl buttercream.
    Yellow cupcakes with chocolate chunks and frosted with a swirl buttercream.
    • Third, beat in cake flour and buttermilk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour, just until it is combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks into batter.
    • Fourth, transfer batter to cupcake liners dividing evenly. Bake until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean (20 minutes). Cool in pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. 
    Yellow cupcakes with chocolate chunks and frosted with a swirl buttercream.
    • Lastly, make the frosting. In a stand mixer fitter with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for about 1-2 minutes. On low, slowly add in the confectioner's sugar until it is combined. Add in the salt, vanilla and heavy cream. Turn up the speed until frosting reaches desired consistency. Transfer half of the frosting to one bowl and beat in the cocoa powder to the other bowl!
    Yellow cupcakes with chocolate chunks and frosted with a swirl buttercream.

    See video below on how to make the swirled frosting!

    Tips and tricks for the cupcakes and frosting

    •  Buttermilk is something that I just don't always keep in my fridge.  However, don't fret because you can substitute it with 1 cup of milk and a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar (let it sit for 5 minutes). It works just as well and add the lightness and tenderness to the cupcake. 
    • Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before adding to the cupcake batter. More air will have been incorporated into them and they will whip up better in the batter versus cold. 
    • When making the frosting, room temperature butter should still be firm. It should only sit out for 30-60 minutes. It shouldn't be greasy. 
    • You can either use two piping bags or roll both frostings in plastic wrap to create swirl on top of cupcake. Just make sure your have an even amount when piping. 

    Substitutions and variations

    • Substitute with whole wheat white flour or almond flour
    • Substitute with coconut oil or applesauce to increase moisture in cupcake
    • Try a different variations with the swirled frosting like strawberry or raspberry
    • Make a chocolate cupcake versus vanilla

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store these cupcakes?

    In an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.

    Can you make a mini version of this cupcake?

    Why yes you can, just use a mini cupcake pan. Just know that bake times will vary.

    Yellow cupcakes with chocolate chunks and frosted with a swirl buttercream.

    The Ultimate chocolate chunk cupcakes

    Tori cox
    Scrumptious yellow cupcakes filled with chocolate chunks and then swirled with chocolate and vanilla buttercream frosting.
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    Prep Time 1 hr
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Kitchen
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30 cupcakes
    Calories 374 kcal

    Equipment

    • Electric hand mixer
    • Stand mixer with paddle attachment
    • Home Decor
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • 3 standard cupcake pans
    • Cupcake liners
    • Silicon Spatula
    • Piping bag with tips
    • Plastic wrap

    Ingredients
      

    Chocolate chunk cupcakes

    • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
    • 1½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 large egg whites room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 2⅔ cup cake flour sifted
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 2⅔ cups chocolate chunks

    Swirl buttercream frosting

    • 1¼ cup unsalted butter softened
    • 4¼ cup confectioner's sugar sifted
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa

    Instructions
     

    Chocolate chunk cupcakes

    • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2½ (30 cupcakes) standard cupcake pan with liners.
    • With an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy (5 minutes).
    • Add in the egg whites, one at a time, beating until combined after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Alternate adding in the cake flour and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour, just until combined. Fold the chocolate chunks into the batter.
    • Transfer batter to prepared cupcakes liners, dividing evenly (about ½ full). Bake until a toothpick comes out clean (20 minutes). Cool in pan and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

    Swirl buttercream frosting

    • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy (1-2 minutes). Reduce speed to low and gradually beat in the confectioner's sugar. Mix in vanilla and salt. Add in the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy. Transfer half of the frosting to a bowl. Beat cocoa powder into remaining frosting on low speed until combined (1-2 minutes).
    • Fit a large piping bag with a large star shaped tip (I did use others as well). Lay out a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Layer in a line the white frosting and next to the white lay the chocolate frosting in the same manner. Roll plastic wrap away from the body, fold the top over and cut the bottom end of the plastic wrap. Place the roll in the piping bag fitted with the star shaped tip. Pipe onto cupcakes and serve!

    Notes

    • Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. 
    • Frosting can be store in the refrigerator for 3 days

    Nutrition

    Serving: 30cupcakesCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Chocolate chunks, cupcakes, swirled buttercream
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    Fun fact of the day!

    The record for eating the most cupcakes in the shortest time is 29 cupcakes in 30 seconds. Wow! I would get so incredibly sick!

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