Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes | The BEST Cupcakes Recipe (2024)

These Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes are outrageously chocolatey! They are the fudgiest and most delicious cupcakes in the world.

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With Outrageously Rich Chocolate Indulgence Frosting.

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AKA
The Mega. Extreme. Chocolate. Overdose. Cupcake.

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Almost immediately after making the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes, I got the idea for a rich, decadent massively chocolate brownie batter cupcake, and I haven’t been able to get them outta my head since! This recipe uses a favorite chocolate brownie batter, my best chocolate cake ever recipe (just ask Google) and the most insanely ridiculously rich, fudgy, indulgent chocolate frosting you’ve ever had.

To all the chocolate lovers in the house… This is for you. XOXO.

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How to Make Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

It all starts with the brownie batter – this is seriously one of my favorite chocolate batter mixes ever. It calls for fat free sweetened condensed milk. You guys love me for that, right? Right back atcha.

It only calls for 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk though, and since I hate recipes that only call for a little bit of something in a can, leaving me wondering what the heck I’m supposed to do with the rest of it, go ahead and make this easy, no machine required homemade ice cream. You will definitely want some with these cupcakes! :)

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Use your trusty 1.5 tbsp scoop to drop spoonfuls of brownie batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze overnight.

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The next day, get ready to bake the best chocolate cupcakes ever.

This recipe calls for an entire cup of oil and an entire cup of sour cream. No wonder they’re good!

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It also calls for 2 cups of mini chocolate chips, and if you want to help keep them from sinking to the bottom of your cupcake, mix them with a spoonful of the cake mix.

It’s tips like these that keep you coming back, I know.

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Now using a large (3 tbsp) scoop, fill your cupcake liners about 2/3rds full.

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Mmm, chocolate chips.

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Grab your brownie batter from the freezer and press down into the cupcakes.

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And when you pull them out of the oven…

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You know how they say the muffin top is the best part of the muffin?

The best part of this cupcake is definitely this chewy, brownie batter top.

Think chewy brownie shell on top of an insanely gooey, soft chocolate cake.

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Now these cupcakes are sho’ nuff good enough to eat just like this.

And this is coming from someone who basically only views cake as the vessel to getting frosting in her mouth.

But we’re not done here yet.

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You know that rich, dark, fudgy classic chocolate frosting? The one that all chocolate frostings want to be when they grow up? The one that makes life worth living?

Here it is. This is what you’ve been looking for. Don’t be scared.

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It calls for uh, quite a bit of butter. Can I promise you right now it’s worth every bite? I made four completely different types of chocolate frosting in one day – a buttercream, a sour cream, a ganache, and one that claimed to be fudgy, but wasn’t – looking for the perfect complement to these cupcakes. By the end of the day, I was so sick of chocolate, I never wanted to eat it, smell it, or get it all over my hands again. I didn’t even want to lick the bowl. It was bad. Until I tried just one more recipe. That’s all it took. I couldn’t stop eating it. By the spoonful. That’s how I knew it was perfect.

Exactly what I was looking for.

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Move the frosting to a Ziploc bag, cut off the tip and pipe away!

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So chocolaty. So dreamy.

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Melt in your mouth delicious.

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I think I’ll just stop talking now.

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Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

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  • Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes | The BEST Cupcakes Recipe (22) Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes | The BEST Cupcakes Recipe (23) Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes | The BEST Cupcakes Recipe (24) Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes | The BEST Cupcakes Recipe (25) Yield: 36 cupcakes 1x
  • Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes | The BEST Cupcakes Recipe (26) Category: Dessert
  • Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes | The BEST Cupcakes Recipe (27) Method: Oven
  • Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes | The BEST Cupcakes Recipe (28) Cuisine: American

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These Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes are outrageously chocolatey! They are the fudgiest and most delicious cupcakes in the world.

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Ingredients

BROWNIE BATTER

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 (18.25 oz) box devil’s food cake mix

CUPCAKES

  • 1 (18.25 oz) box devil’s food cake mix
  • 1 (3.9 oz) pkg Jello instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

FROSTING

  • 5 sticks butter, softened
  • 8 oz powdered sugar
  • 1.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa)
  • a pinch of table salt
  • 1.5 cups light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 oz milk chocolate chips

Instructions

BROWNIE BATTER

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix on medium speed for 2 mins until well combined. Using a small scoop (about 1.5 tablespoon) drop batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze overnight.

CUPCAKES

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and line with cupcake liners. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips into a very large bowl and mix on medium speed for 2 mins until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Using a large scoop (about 3 tablespoon) drop batter into the cupcake liners, filling about 2/3rds full. Remove brownie batter from freezer and press into the cupcake batter. Bake for 22-28 mins. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

FROSTING

Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring well every 30 seconds. Allow to cool for 5-10 mins. Combine butter, sugar, cocoa and salt in a food processor and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape the bowl as needed. Add the corn syrup and vanilla and process until just combined, about 5-10 seconds. Scrape the bowl again, then add the melted chocolate and pulse until smooth and creamy, about 10-15 seconds. You can use a mixer for this too, if you don’t have a food processor, just don’t whip the butter too much! :)

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FAQs

What's the difference between brownies and cupcakes? ›

Because they are made from cake, cupcakes generally don't last long before they taste stale and dry out. By contrast, brownies are durable and have a long shelf life. A dense brownie, full of fat and inclusions and individually wrapped, can last for days, sometimes weeks, at room temperature.

How to make cupcakes with Donna Hay? ›

Place the butter, flour, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, eggs and milk in a large bowl and whisk until well combined. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Line 18 x ½-cup-capacity (125ml) muffin tins with paper cases. Spoon the cake mixture into the tins and bake for 20–25 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.

Can you make Ina Garten's chocolate cake into cupcakes? ›

Ina Garten's Beatty's chocolate cake recipe is the best cake recipe hands down. Fans were thrilled when Ina recently shared how to make it into cupcakes. The recipe is still the same but it helps to know how long to bake them for - And Ina suggests doubling the icing recipe.

What's the difference between a brownie and a chocolate muffin? ›

What is the difference between a brownie and a muffin? Brownies contain more sugar and eggs and don't tend to be as fluffy as muffins. Muffins also have a different presentation in that they are baked in a muffin pan and tend to have more height and an airier texture.

Which is better, baking soda or baking powder? ›

When to use which one. Baking soda is used in recipes that also include an acidic ingredient, such as cream of tartar, buttermilk, or citrus juice. Conversely, baking powder is typically used when the recipe doesn't feature an acidic ingredient, as the powder already includes the acid needed to produce carbon dioxide.

Are cupcakes easier than cake? ›

Cupcakes are quick and easy to make and require less time to prepare and bake. The mix I use for my Vanilla cupcakes is very quick. Cupcake batter is mixed and poured into cupcake liners, which are then placed in a cupcake pan. Cupcakes bake much faster than cakes, usually taking only 15-20 minutes.

What makes cupcakes airy? ›

"Baking fluffy, moist cupcakes is all about creating air bubbles in your batter that expand in the oven," she says. "If you overmix your batter, you collapse those bubbles and end up with a brick-like cake." Always mix at a low speed to avoid this, stopping just as all ingredients blend.

How do you pour batter into cupcake tins? ›

You will want to take a cookie scoop (or ice cream scoop) and fill it with the batter. Once the cookie scoop is full of batter, you will want to take a rubber spatula and get all the excess better off using the flat side. This gives you consistent results each and every time.

What not to do when baking cupcakes? ›

10 Common Mistakes That You May Be Making When Baking Cupcakes
  1. You use the wrong kind of flour. ...
  2. You use expired ingredients. ...
  3. You don't measure your ingredients with precision. ...
  4. You bake the cupcakes for too long! ...
  5. You don't cream the butter and sugar properly. ...
  6. You use cold eggs and butter. ...
  7. You frost your cupcakes too soon.

How do you make a cake taste like a bakery cake? ›

Step 1: Look at the directions on the cake mix. Step 2: Add one more egg (or add 2 if you want it to be very rich). Step 3: Use melted butter instead of oil and double the amount. Step 4: Instead of water, use whole milk.

What's the difference between cupcakes and queen cakes? ›

Since Queen cakes are very similar to cupcakes, many people wonder what the difference is between the two. To answer this question, it should be said that cupcakes have decorations and are usually covered with cream, but the Queen's cake is simple and is only the size of a cupcake.

Is brownie batter better thick or thin? ›

The ideal consistency of brownie mix is thick and gooey, similar to a thick cake batter. When you mix the ingredients together, the batter should be smooth and free of lumps, with a slightly sticky texture. This consistency is important for achieving moist and fudgy brownies that are rich in flavor.

Is it OK to eat a chocolate muffin everyday? ›

Consuming one chocolate muffin daily can contribute to an increase in calorie intake, potentially hindering weight loss efforts. Weight management is about overall calorie balance, and consistently consuming excess calories, even from a single source, can impact progress.

Do you eat or bake brownie dough? ›

Is it ok to eat raw brownie batter? Traditional brownie recipes have raw eggs and raw flour in them, so they are not technically safe to eat. This brownie batter is eggless and the flour is heat treated, so it is safe to eat!

What's the difference between a cupcake and a cake? ›

The main difference between a cake and cupcake is the size. Cupcakes are much smaller, and meant to be consumed by one person whereas cakes are large and meant to be consumed by a group. Any cake can be turned into a cupcake by adjusting the ratio of ingredients, which is why they can be thought of as mini-cakes.

What is the difference between cake and brownie mix? ›

If you look at the back of the box of store-bought cake and brownie mixes, you will see many of the same ingredients. The main differences are that cake mixes tend to have more leaving agents and less sugar, whereas brownie mixes tend to be sweeter and have additional fat added.

What's the difference between a cupcake and a muffin? ›

The fluffy batter is what gives cupcakes their soft, spongy texture. Muffins, on the other hand, are moist and dense. Another important difference between a cupcake and a muffin is that cupcakes tend to have more sugar and so they're a lot sweeter than muffins.

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