Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

Nothing hits the sweet tooth quite like these moist chocolate cupcake recipes. We help you get your all out of a premade mix, or make your own from scratch.

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These 2-Ingredient Dr. Pepper Cupcakes Are Going Viral (and for Good Reason)

Soda and cake mix are all you need to make these delicious cupcakes. Don't knock it til you've tried it!

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

1 review

In addition to cocoa, Mexican hot chocolate has some signature ingredients including cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I created these delicious...


Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes

These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use...


Chocolate-Pecan Cupcakes

These Chocolate-Pecan Cracker Cupcakes are inspired by a local restaurant's pie recipe. They are rich and yummy! If your marshmallow...


How to Make Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

It's possible to make easy chocolate cupcakes—from scratch. These cupcakes are moist, rich and made with simple ingredients.

This Easy Hostess Cupcake Recipe Is Perfect to Make with Kids

Make lunch extra special by baking a homemade version of the classic Hostess Cupcake.


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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

3 reviews

These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you'd never guess it. This recipe is...

Top 24 Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

Chocolate cupcakes are always a treat, but a few stand above the rest. Here are our top-rated recipes.


Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

You only need a few baking staples to throw together these gooey delights. Boxed cake mix and a can of...


Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

1 review

Chocolate and orange are perfect together in these fudgy morsels. To give them a moist brownie-like texture, I add mayonnaise....


Chocolate Banana Split Cupcakes

6 reviews

My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I...

Cocoa Banana Cupcakes

9 reviews

Rochelle Brownlee of Big Timber, Montana shares the recipe for these moist cupcakes with milk banana flavor. The cocoa powder...


Nana’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Frosting

2 reviews

Even though Nana is no longer with us, her treats bring me so much joy every time
I bake...


Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

33 reviews

I didn't have any luck finding a peanut butter-filled chocolate cupcake (my two favorite flavors), so I made my...


Coconut-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

1 review

If you are nuts about chocolate and coconut, this is definitely the cupcake for you. The chocolate ganache is so...


Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

8 reviews

These crowd-pleasing cupcakes are quick, moist and yummy! —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Chocolate Cupcakes

12 reviews

This classic recipe is simply amazing. Try sitting down with a glass of cold milk and see if you can...


Chip Lover’s Cupcakes

11 reviews

Making chocolate chip cookies is a challenge with three teenagers who are always grabbing the dough to "sample." Their love...


Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

25 reviews

I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have...


Toffee Mocha Cupcakes

10 reviews

Chocolate, toffee and espresso make a mouthwatering concoction. The yummy sweets are perfect for any party or gathering. Make plenty,...


Heavenly Surprise Cupcakes

1 review

The recipe for these filled and frosted cupcakes was handed down by my mother-in-law, who taught this fledgling cook what...


Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Chocolaty Frosting

1 review

I begged my aunt for this recipe when I was 16 years old, and it's still my very favorite. The...


Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

4 reviews

Both my boys have food allergies and really love these cupcakes! Because it’s easy and budget-friendly, I grind whole oats...


Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cupcakes

16 reviews

Cupcakes aren’t just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups—the inspiration for these goodies. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho...


Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes

1 review

These luscious cupcakes have a touch of semisweet chocolate in the batter and white chocolate in the filling. They melt...

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes

My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are...


Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

2 reviews

Peanut butter is a favorite of ours, and it brings a fun element to these cupcakes. They're good with or...


Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes

8 reviews

A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania


Cherry Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes

9 reviews

Chocolate-covered coconut candy is tucked inside each of these morsels. The ganache frosting is complemented by coarse sugar and chocolate-covered...


Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes

37 reviews

Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a great get-up-and-go treat on busy summer days. These...


Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cupcakes

37 reviews

Satisfy your chocolate craving with these cupcakes. The creamy frosting topped with chopped peanut butter cups is the best part....