Cola Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly moist Cola Chocolate Cupcakes, a creative twist on classic chocolate cupcakes that pairs rich cocoa with the fizzy sweetness of cola. The cola not only enhances the chocolate flavor but also ensures a tender, airy crumb, while the easy-to-make cola-infused frosting adds a playful, nostalgia-inspired finishing touch. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes come together quickly with just 20 minutes of prep time and are baked to perfection in under 20 minutes. Highlighting pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and buttermilk, this recipe offers a delightfully unique way to elevate your dessert game. Whether you're a fan of cola or simply crave a moist, decadent cupcake, these treats are sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cola (not diet)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons cola (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, mix together the cola, vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter in a medium bowl until creamy.
Mix in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, gradually adding the 2 tablespoons of cola until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them using a piping bag or spatula.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
