These Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes for Two are easy to prepare and take less than 20 minutes to cook. These little chocolate cupcakes make a perfect dessert for two this Valentine’s Day. They don’t contain any eggs either which makes them a fantastic treat for anyone with an egg allergy.
To make these cupcakes, start by whisking flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and espresso powder together well. In a separate bowl, whisk canola oil, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and sour cream together. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients but do not over mix. Bake in the oven and leave to cool in the pan before moving them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Make frosting by beating butter and powdered sugar together. Add cocoa powder and vanilla and beat well adding a small splash of milk to bring it together. Frost the cupcakes and add sprinkles if using. Serve.
To make Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes for Two, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 ℉. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
Whisk ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅛ teaspoon of baking soda, ¼ teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of instant espresso powder together in a medium bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine ⅓ cup of sour cream, 4 teaspoons of canola oil, ½ a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ¼ cup sugar. Mix until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir well to combine but do not over mix.
Transfer the cupcake batter to the muffin liners.
Bake for 16-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack.
Using a handheld mixer on low speed, beat 4 tablespoons of room temperature butter in a medium mixing bowl with ¾ cup of powdered sugar. Add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and beat well. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk to bring it together.
Frost the cupcakes and top with sprinkles.
Serve with strong coffee.
These Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes for Two are quick and easy to prepare and cook. They taste delicious too! Don’t forget to tag @cookmerecipes in your baking posts if you try these!
Delicious! Made these for my wife on our anniversary and they were a big hit. So easy and so good!
Super easy cupcakes
These were simple yet yummy. I made them for a quiet night in, and they made my evening special.
Sweetest cupcake ever!
So easy, so tasty.
These Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes were an absolute hit for our date night! I was so thrilled to find a recipe that was quick and used simple ingredients. My husband and I both loved how delicious they turned out. Perfectly moist and just the right size for two. Can't wait to make them again!
Easy and delicious!
These cupcakes are simply great! I made them for my husband on our anniversary, and they were a hit. The recipe is very simple; even I couldn’t mess it up. The chocolate flavour was rich and delicious without being too sweet. Perfectly sized for two!
These cupcakes rock! Made 'em for my hubby on our anniversary, and we were both like, wow! Plus, no eggs? Fab! Super easy to whip up too. Totally nailed it!
So easy, loved it
These cupcakes are the bomb! Made 'em for my hubby on our anniv. Super easy & delish. The lil' chocolatey treats vanished faster than I could blink. Definitely gonna whip 'em up again, no doubt.
Delicious! Made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday. They were super easy and the kids loved them too. It was a sweet moment when we enjoyed them together. Thank you for this fabulous recipe!
Superb! Made these cupcakes for my wife on our anniversary. The simplicity and rich chocolate flavor were perfect for our small celebration. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Estos cupcakes son increíbles! Los hice para el cumpleaños de mi esposa y fueron un éxito total. ¡Deliciosos y tan fáciles!
Made these cupcakes for my wife’s birthday. Simple and absolutely delightful, we loved them.
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