A classic and favorite, this Chocolate Chip Cupcakes recipe morphs your favorite cookie into a cupcake with a dollop of sweet buttercream on top.
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Well, I know everyone else is probably gearing up for healthy eating mode, but I'm still stuck in baking mode. For now anyway. We have one last holiday celebration this afternoon, so next week I'll be joining the masses with salads and gym memberships (I'm waiting until next week because I'm making some of our favorite family recipes, and I'm hoping for leftovers to snack on... Don't want to fail right off the bat!).
Anyway, let's start the year on a classic, sweet note with these scrumptious Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Everything about them screams sweet comfort food goodness, like a chocolate chip cookie morphed into a cupcake and topped with a dollop of sweet buttercream.
You can go pretty much any route with the frosting on these chocolate chip cupcakes. Chocolate, vanilla, cream cheese, or even store bought. I also have a marshmallow frosting recipe that's totally amazing on these cupcakes. I usually opt for a classic and simple vanilla buttercream (check out my vanilla buttercream recipe HERE) because you just can't go wrong with American buttercream, in my humble opinion.
Enjoy these for a party, a birthday, or just because! Happy New Year!
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1½ cups sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1¼ cup sour cream room temperature
- 2½ cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
For the Frosting
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 pound powdered sugar (about 3-4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- Add vanilla and sour cream, and beat until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the batter, mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Add about ¼ cup batter into lined cupcake tins.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes or until cupcake springs back when pressed in the center.
For the Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until well blended and smooth.
- Increase mixer speed and continue beating for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in vanilla and continue beating until combined.
- Add cream and continue beating on high until smooth, about 5 minutes. If you feel the consistency is still too thick, add one more tablespoon of cream and beat again.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before piping or spreading frosting onto cupcakes. Top with mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- Cake Flour:
- Frosting:
- Storage:
- Freezer Directions:
Nutrition
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