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11 Irresistibly Indulgent Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

Chocolate cupcakes are the perfect dessert. An individually-sized treat with the ideal ratio of frosting to cake, they're a first-rate choice for for handing out at parties, bake sales, and other events.
<p>These nostalgic desserts will bring back fond memories of sweets like Mom used to make...or like the snack-cake bakery used to make — in either case, they're super-satisfying.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/cream-filled-chocolate-cupcakes-recipe" target="_blank">Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes</a></b></p>
Chocolate cupcakes are the best dessert. An individually-sized treat with the ideal ratio of frosting to cake, they're a first-rate choice for for handing out at parties, bake sales, and other events. And they're the perfect answer for all of your chocolate cravings. Learn to make them from scratch; no problem, whatsoever.Looking for more luscious dessert recipes? Check out these impressive chocolate desserts or our decadent dark chocolate delights.
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Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

<p>These nostalgic desserts will bring back fond memories of sweets like Mom used to make...or like the snack-cake bakery used to make — in either case, they're super-satisfying.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/cream-filled-chocolate-cupcakes-recipe" target="_blank">Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes</a></b></p>

These nostalgic desserts will bring back fond memories of sweets like Mom used to make...or like the snack-cake bakery used to make — in either case, they're super-satisfying.


Recipe: Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

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German Chocolate Cupcakes

<p>If you love chocolate cupcakes but worry about your health, try making these sweets. They're a lower-fat version of the indulgent treat.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/german-chocolate-cupcakes"><b>German Chocolate Cupcakes</b></a></p>
Lain Bagwell

If you love chocolate cupcakes but worry about your health, try making these sweets. They're a lower-fat version of the indulgent treat.


Recipe: German Chocolate Cupcakes

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Chocolate-Cherry Cupcakes

<p>The chopped cherries blend into the ultra-rich chocolate cake, giving these cupcakes a slight cherry flavor while keeping it super-moist with little added oil. The combination of reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream gives the frosting cheesecake-like flavor with about 40 calories and 3 grams saturated fat less than a traditional cream cheese frosting. </p><br /><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/chocolate-cherry-cupcakes-recipe-ew0610"><b>Chocolate-Cherry Cupcakes</b></a></p>
Ken Burris

The chopped cherries blend into the ultra-rich chocolate cake, giving these cupcakes a slight cherry flavor while keeping it super-moist with little added oil. The combination of reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream gives the frosting cheesecake-like flavor with about 40 calories and 3 grams saturated fat less than a traditional cream cheese frosting.


Recipe: Chocolate-Cherry Cupcakes

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Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Multicolored Frosting

<p>These diminutive chocolate cupcakes get dressed up in an array of colors, so everyone can pick their favorites. Great for classroom birthday parties and bake sales.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/mini-chocolate-cupcakes-multicolored-frosting-recipe" target="_blank">Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Multicolored Frosting</a></b></p>

These diminutive chocolate cupcakes get dressed up in an array of colors, so everyone can pick their favorites. Great for classroom birthday parties and bake sales.


Recipe: Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Multicolored Frosting

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Brownie Heart Cupcakes

<p>Transform chocolate brownies into decadent cupcakes for a sweet certain to induce a smile.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/brownie-heart-cupcakes-recipe">Brownie Heart Cupcakes</a> </b></p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Transform chocolate brownies into decadent cupcakes for a sweet certain to induce a smile.


Recipe: Brownie Heart Cupcakes

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Frosted Chocolate-Buttermilk Cupcakes

<p>Heart-shaped candies turn simple, moist chocolate cupcakes into an expression of love. And we always swoon over a luscious cream-cheese frosting.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/frosted-chocolate-buttermilk-cupcakes-recipe">Frosted Chocolate-Buttermilk Cupcakes</a> </b></p>

Heart-shaped candies turn simple, moist chocolate cupcakes into an expression of love. And we always swoon over a luscious cream-cheese frosting.


Recipe: Frosted Chocolate-Buttermilk Cupcakes

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Hi-Hat Cupcakes

<p>This popular recipe for hi-hat cupcakes is from the book <i>Cupcakes!</i> Whipped egg whites help this frosting achieve dizzying heights.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/hi-hat-cupcakes-recipe" target="_blank">Hi-Hat Cupcakes</a></b></p>

This popular recipe for hi-hat cupcakes is from the book Cupcakes! Whipped egg whites help this frosting achieve dizzying heights.


Recipe: Hi-Hat Cupcakes

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Martha Stewart's Handwritten Valentine Cupcakes with Chocolate Glaze

<p>Add a personal touch to your dessert with these chocolaty and beautiful cupcakes from Martha Stewart. They use this easy cupcake recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/martha-stewart-one-bowl-cupcake-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Martha Stewart's One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes</b></a></p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/martha-stewart-handwritten-valentine-cupcake-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Martha Stewart's Handwritten Valentine Cupcakes with Chocolate Glaze</b></a></p>
Con Poulos/Martha Stewart Living February 2009

Add a personal touch to your dessert with these chocolaty and beautiful cupcakes from Martha Stewart. They use this easy cupcake recipe: Martha Stewart's One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes


Recipe: Martha Stewart's Handwritten Valentine Cupcakes with Chocolate Glaze

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Chocolate-Chip Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Frosting

<p>These homemade treats earned Barbara Hahn of Park Hills, MO, a prize in <i>Quick & Simple</i>'s Best Cupcake contest.</p><br /> 

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/chocolate-chip-cupcakes-cream-cheese-frosting "target="_new"><b>Chocolate-Chip Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Frosting</b></a></p>
Theresa Raffetto

These homemade treats earned Barbara Hahn of Park Hills, MO, a prize in Quick & Simple's Best Cupcake contest.


Recipe: Chocolate-Chip Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Frosting

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Mindy Segal's Milk Chocolate and Milk Stout Cupcakes

<p>If you're feeling really ambitious, you can try making the at-home versions of these cupcakes that pastry chef Mindy Segal created for <i>O, The Oprah Magazine</i>'s 10th birthday. The cupcakes have elements of the best-sellers at her Chicago shop — tiny chocolate cupcakes with scooped-out centers lined with chocolate shells that are filled with liquid butterscotch, topped with milk chocolate buttercream, and decorated with toffee pieces and other miniature confections.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/mindy-segals-milk-chocolate-milk-stout-cupcakes-opr0510-recipe"><b>Mindy Segal's Milk Chocolate and Milk Stout Cupcakes</b></a></p>
Sang An

If you're feeling really ambitious, you can try making the at-home versions of these cupcakes that pastry chef Mindy Segal created for O, The Oprah Magazine's 10th birthday. The cupcakes have elements of the best-sellers at her Chicago shop — tiny chocolate cupcakes with scooped-out centers lined with chocolate shells that are filled with liquid butterscotch, topped with milk chocolate buttercream, and decorated with toffee pieces and other miniature confections.


Recipe: Mindy Segal's Milk Chocolate and Milk Stout Cupcakes

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