Sinfully Delicious Devil’s Food Cupcakes Are The Perfect Treat For Any Festive Gathering
Sweetened Greek yogurt creates a tangy frosting that pairs perfectly with these fudgy from-scratch delights that will please everyone this 4th of July or really anytime
I love a rich fudgy dessert and was so delighted when I took my first bite of these sinfully delicious Devil’s Food Cupcakes. Their tangy Greek yogurt frosting is a surprising and fresh change from heavier cupcake toppings. And though a cake mix makes it easy-on-you, it’s just as simple to make these from-scratch treats. You should have most of the ingredients in your pantry and once you master the basic recipe, you can customize them as desired. I’d add mini chocolate chips for a hearty dose of richness or chopped raspberries for a kiss of fruity sweetness. No Greek yogurt in the fridge? I would opt for billowy dollop of whipped topping or make ’em doubly good with a chocolate frosting.
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Ingredients
- 12/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 13/4 cup + 3 Tbs. sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 11/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup oil
- 2/3 cup hot brewed coffee
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup mixed berries, such as strawberries, blueberries and raspberries
Instructions
PrintHeat oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners. In bowl, whisk flour, 13⁄4 cups sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add eggs, oil, coffee, milk and vanilla. On medium, beat until fluffy, 2 min.; divide among liners. Bake until pick inserted in centers comes out clean, 15–18 min. Let cool 10 min. Transfer from pans to rack; let cool.
In bowl, stir together yogurt and remaining sugar; let stand 10 min. until sugar is dissolved. Spread on cupcakes. Top with berries.
Nutrition
- calories: 231
- fat: 10 gram
- sat. fat: 1 gram
- protein: 4 gram
- carbs: 34 gram
- fiber: 1 gram
- chol.: 23 mg
- sugar: 23 gram
- sodium: 242 mg
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