Decadent Dark Chocolate Blackberry (Printable View)

Deep chocolate cupcakes with juicy blackberries, cocoa, and a drizzle of sweet powdered sugar.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
11 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

→ Decoration

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
05 - Stir sour cream and vegetable oil into the egg mixture until thoroughly blended.
06 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
07 - Delicately fold in blackberries and dark chocolate chips.
08 - Divide batter evenly, filling each cupcake liner approximately two-thirds full.
09 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
10 - Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11 - In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar with a few drops of water to achieve a pourable glaze, then drizzle over cooled cupcakes.
12 - Top each cupcake with extra fresh blackberries before serving.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Use room-temperature eggs to ensure even mixing and a tender crumb.
02 - Fold in blackberries gently to avoid breaking them and discoloring the batter.

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