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Chocolate Firecracker Cupcakes

Chocolate Firecracker Cupcakes

Chocolate Firecracker Cupcakes are guaranteed to bring a smile--and some fireworks, too! Not only do they look festive and delicious, but these dense chocolate cupcakes have just the right amount of kick thanks to some unexpected surprises. To top it off, these cupcakes come together in no time at all with just a few simple steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 401 kcal

Ingredients
  

Let's gather the ingredients!

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Decoration

  • buttercream
  • food coloring red and blue
  • pop rocks or sprinkles

Instructions
 

Let's Begin!

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl of a stand mixer, place the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter with the paddle attachment.
  • Beat on a slow speed until you get a sandy consistency and everything is combined.
  • Whisk the milk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a jug, then slowly pour about half into the flour mixture.
  • Beat to combine and turn the mixer up to high speed, scraping any mixture from the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour in the remaining liquid and continue mixing for a couple more minutes until the mixture is smooth. Do not overmix.
  • Spoon the mixture into the cupcake liners until approximately two-thirds full.

Let's Bake and Decorate!

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cupcakes bounce back when touched and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Leave the cupcakes to cool slightly in the tray before turning them out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Hollow out a circle from the top of the cupcakes, fill the cupcakes with pop rocks, then cover them with the cake lid.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with the buttercream frosting of your desired colors.
  • Serve and enjoy with family and friends!

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 275IUCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 4th of July, chocolate, Chocolate Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Easy to bake, easy to make, Firecracker Cupcakes
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