Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes

These dark chocolate blackberry cupcakes are rich, moist, and bursting with fresh berry flavor.
The deep chocolate base pairs beautifully with the silky blackberry frosting for a dessert that feels bakery-quality but is easy to make at home.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
• 1 cup fresh blackberries

For the Blackberry Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp blackberry puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Stir in hot coffee.
5. Gently fold in fresh blackberries.
6. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake 18–22 minutes.
7. Cool completely before frosting.
8. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually.
9. Mix in blackberry puree and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
10. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with a fresh blackberry.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Category: Dessert

Pro Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
• Do not overmix to keep cupcakes soft and fluffy.
• Strain blackberry puree for extra smooth frosting.