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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Almond Joy Cupcakes

I created these Almond Joy cupcakes for my daughter, Julianna, after our spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale. I wanted to thank her for the "joy" she brought me during our time together. She's a huge help to me in the kitchen and a big inspiration in my life. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

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 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....


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...


Chocolate Cupcakes

12 reviews

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

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...


Black Bottom Cupcakes

20 reviews

This recipe's been in our family for years, but these cupcakes still go quick each time I make them. So...


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Chocolate Ganache Peanut Butter Cupcakes

12 reviews

I've been baking cakes for years and enjoy trying new combinations of flavors and textures. For this peanut butter cupcake...


Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

5 reviews

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


Chocolate Angel Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting

7 reviews

Sweeten any meal with these fun, frosted chocolate cupcakes that take just minutes to make. The finger-licking flavor packs far...

Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes

2 reviews

Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...


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...


Special Mocha Cupcakes

29 reviews

Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better!...


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...


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...


Banana-Chip Mini Cupcakes

3 reviews

These cute little minis are packed with banana flavor, chocolate chips and topped off with creamy frosting. They make a...


Cream-Filled Cupcakes

24 reviews

These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...


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Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes

17 reviews

Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through...


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...

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Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

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


Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes

8 reviews

I love these cupcakes that are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. My mom makes them for dessert on...


Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes

8 reviews

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


Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

107 reviews

Our grandkids love these cupcakes and don't believe us when we tell them there are veggies in them! I'm always...


Cannoli Cupcakes

6 reviews

These jumbo cupcakes feature a fluffy, creamy cannoli-like filling. White chocolate curls on top are the crowning touch.—Taste of Home...


Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

8 reviews

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