Name: Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 1 h 18 min
Yield: 6 cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.75 cup cake flour; 0.39 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.24 cup unsalted butter; 0.2 cup neutral oil; 0.25 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt; 0.25 cup whole milk; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 1 egg white; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 3 egg yolks; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 1.5 tablespoons water; 0.5 tsp vanilla; pinch salt; confetti rainbow sprinkles

Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting

Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting cover

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Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting

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Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees F). Place 6 cupcake liners in a muffin pan.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Cut up the butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until it resembles wet sand.

Add the oil, yogurt, milk, and vanilla, and mix until just combined.

In a separate bowl, whip the egg white to stiff peaks. Gently fold it into the batter with a rubber spatula until just combined.

Fill the cupcake liners about ⅔ of the way full.

Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.

Cool completely before frosting.

Dark Chocolate French Buttercream

In a medium heat proof bowl, melt the chocolate over a double boiler (or in the microwave in 20 second intervals) until smooth. Set aside to cool.

Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk until thick and foamy while you heat the sugar and water.

Heat the granulated sugar and water in a small frying pan over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium and bring to boil, or until it reaches 240 degrees F. Do not let it get any hotter.

While the egg yolks are still whisking, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the bowl. Continue beating until the mixture has cooled down to room temperature.

Add the butter to the mixture a few cubes at a time, allowing them to fully incorporate before adding more.

Add the cooled melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt.

Switch to a paddle attachment and continue beating on low speed until the buttercream is completely smooth.

Assemble

Frost the cupcakes as desired and top with confetti rainbow sprinkles. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Ingredients for Perfect Crumb 🌡️
Bring eggs, Greek yogurt, and milk to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and a tender, moist crumb that won't be dense or gummy.
Sift Cake Flour for Lightness ✨
Sift your cake flour before measuring to aerate it and remove lumps, resulting in significantly lighter and more delicate cupcakes with a superior texture.
Greek Yogurt Adds Moisture Without Heaviness 🥄
The Greek yogurt in this recipe provides tang and moisture while keeping the cupcakes light; don't skip it as it's essential to the small-batch formula's success.
Temper Chocolate Frosting for Silky Smoothness 🍫
Melt bittersweet chocolate gently over a double boiler and cool it slightly before beating with butter to achieve a glossy, spreadable frosting that sets beautifully without becoming grainy.
Don't Overmix the Batter ⏱️
Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, dense cupcakes; fold in the final ingredients gently by hand for optimal texture.