Hey there, friend. Marina here, and I have to be honest — I have been waiting all week to put this list together for you. There is just something about 20 best cupcake recipes (tested and perfected) that hits different, isn’t there? Maybe it is the way chocolate can turn a regular Tuesday into something worth celebrating, or the fact that a good chocolate dessert never fails to make people gather around the kitchen and stay a little longer. Whatever the reason, I have rounded up 15 of the most beautiful, the most loved, the most made-again chocolate dessert recipes on the internet for you. Every single one of them has been tested, baked, and devoured by real home cooks, and every single one of them is exactly the kind of chocolate fix you have been looking for.
Save this one. Pin it, bookmark it, scribble the URL on a napkin and stick it to your fridge. Because we are not just talking about one chocolate fix here — we are talking about a whole library of them. From rich and fudgy to light and airy, there is something in this list for every chocolate mood, every occasion, and every level of baker. Let us get into it.
What’s Inside
Here is everything I have lined up for you. Click any recipe to jump straight to it, or just scroll on through and let the chocolate inspiration wash over you.
The 15 Recipes
Each one is a personal favorite of mine or a beloved classic from the food blogs I trust most. Click through for the full recipe, the tips, and the gorgeous original photo from the source.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes
Recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
This chocolate mayonnaise cupcakes from Chocolate Covered Katie is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Earl Grey–Chocolate Cupcakes With Blackberry Frosting Recipe
Recipe from Bon Appétit
This earl grey–chocolate cupcakes with blackberry frosting recipe from Bon Appétit is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Chocolate Cupcakes & Avocado Icing Recipe
Recipe from Love and Lemons
This chocolate cupcakes & avocado icing recipe from Love and Lemons is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes
Recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
This healthy chocolate cupcakes from Chocolate Covered Katie is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
This vegan chocolate cupcakes recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Keto Cupcakes
Recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
This keto cupcakes from Chocolate Covered Katie is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Small-Batch Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe from King Arthur Baking
This small-batch chocolate cupcakes recipe from King Arthur Baking is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Recipe from The Conscious Plant Kitchen
This vegan chocolate cupcakes from The Conscious Plant Kitchen is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Mom’s Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This mom’s chocolate cupcakes recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Deep Dark Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This deep dark chocolate cupcakes recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Churro Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Recipe from King Arthur Baking
This churro cupcakes with chocolate ganache recipe from King Arthur Baking is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Recipe from Delish
This best chocolate cupcake recipe from Delish is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Recipe from Minimalist Baker
This vegan chocolate cupcakes from Minimalist Baker is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Devil’s Food Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe from Bon Appétit
This devil’s food cupcakes recipe from Bon Appétit is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
That’s a lot of chocolate (and I mean that in the best way)
Look at you, friend — you actually made it through the whole list. I am so glad you are here. If I had to pick just one of these to bake this weekend (and the weekend is only a few short days away, by the way), I would reach for a tall glass of cold milk, a generous slice of warm chocolate cake, and a quiet corner of the kitchen all to myself. But that is just me. You do you.
Thank you for spending a little of your day here with me. It means the world. If you bake any of these, please come back and tell me how they turned out — I read every single comment. Until next time, keep your chocolate close and your oven warmer.
—Marina Caldwell
Sources & Credits
A round-up like this only works because of the brilliant food bloggers who test, photograph, and share their recipes. Please hop over to their sites, give them a little love, and bookmark the ones you fall in love with. They are the reason we get to eat so well.
