Cupcakes with Triple Chocolate Brownies

These award-winning Triple Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes transformed fudgy brownies into a towering cupcake! A rich and luscious chocolate cake is covered with creamy brownie mix icing and topped with brownie pieces and hot fudge.

Super Chocolatey Brownie Cupcakes

I used to make these luscious brownie cupcakes for a local cancer benefit, and they won best taste cupcake! They offer everything a chocolate enthusiast could want and more. The cake is created using a conventional cake mix with a few tweaks, and the icing is made with a boxed brownie mix for that gently gritty brownie batter feel.

The addition of sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract results in a wonderfully light and fluffy cupcake without the need to mix the batter from scratch. If you want to create a completely handmade version, use my Super Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe to make your cupcakes. It’s as light and fluffy as the cake mix version in the recipe.

Even while I’m fascinated with the cupcakes and frosting on their own, the additional toppings are what truly make these cupcakes stand out. You may use store-bought brownies for the brownie chunks, but I recommend making these Simple Homemade Brownies instead. These are really fudgy and decadent! These have to be the best chocolate cupcakes ever, especially when drizzled with your favorite hot fudge sauce.

What You’ll Need

It’s time to become acquainted with the precise items you’ll need for this recipe. It’s all really simple!

For the Cupcakes

• Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix: Or your favorite 14-ounce chocolate cake mix.
• Sour Cream: I like reduced-fat sour cream, but standard sour cream may still be used.
• Milk: Or a low-fat milk alternative.
• Canola oil or vegetable oil.
• For structure, use eggs.
• Pure Vanilla Extract: To complement the delicious chocolate in the cake mix.

For the Frosting

• Bring unsalted butter to room temperature.
• I use Herseys Special Dark sweetened dark cocoa powder. The cocoa powder enhances the chocolate taste, which isn’t strong enough with just the brownie mix.
• Use your preferred brand of powdered brownie mix.
• To give the icing structure, use powdered sugar.
• Milk: Alternatively, thick cream.
• Pure Vanilla Extract: For the greatest results, use a high-quality extract.
• If you like, you may substitute maple syrup or honey for the light corn syrup.
• Brownie Chunks: homemade or purchased?
• Topping it all up with Hot Fudge Sauce.

How to Make Triple Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

These bad guys come together in approximately 30 minutes if you prepare the cake mix cupcakes and use store-bought brownies for the topping. Hence, although this dessert is delicious, it is also fast and easy to make.

Make the Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use 24 cupcake liners to line two cupcake tins.
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Mix on medium-high speed until the batter is well combined.
3. Three-quarters of the way filled. Bake the cupcakes for 14-16 minutes, or until they are firm. Insert a toothpick into the middle of one of the cupcakes to check for doneness. The cupcakes are done when the toothpick comes out clean. Bake: Split the batter equally and fill each liner approximately 2/3 full.
4. Let to Cool: After removing your cupcakes from the oven, allow them to cool entirely.

Make the Frosting & Assemble

1. Beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes, or until the butter is practically white. Scrape down the edges of the dish as needed.
2. Brownie Mix & Cocoa Powder: Sift the cocoa powder and brownie mix together in a separate dish.
3. Carefully add the mixed brownie mix and cocoa powder to the butter, beating until incorporated.
4. Add Powdered Sugar, Milk, and Vanilla: Continue to beat on medium speed while carefully adding the powdered sugar. The frosting will thicken quickly, so alternate mixing the milk and vanilla extract with the powdered sugar to keep it smooth. Continue to beat the frosting for 2-3 minutes on high speed.
5. When you’ve added all of your powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, add the corn syrup and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
6. Cupcakes: Using a big open star tip, pipe the frosting onto the thoroughly cooled cupcakes. 3 little brownie pieces and a drizzle of hot fudge should be placed on top of the frosted cupcakes.

Tips for Success

I’ve put together a quick list of tips and tricks to help you make the best brownie cupcakes. Let’s get this party started.

• Heat Treat the Brownie Mix: If you are concerned about eating uncooked brownie mix, you can simply heat treat it before using it for icing to reduce the possibility of germs in the flour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the flour for 10 minutes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or until the temperature reaches 160F.
• Add the Dry Ingredients Slowly: After the butter is thoroughly beaten, add the dry ingredients gently and beat with the paddle attachment on a regular basis. This increases the light and fluffy texture of the frosting.
• Employ a Big Piping Tip: Since packaged brownie mix is gritty and occasionally includes tiny bits of chocolate, it is critical to top the cupcakes using a large piping tip. This keeps the tip of the piping bag from popping off while you’re working.
• Preserve any leftover brownie batter! Don’t throw out your leftover brownie mix; instead, use it to make this delectable Brownie Batter Poke Cake!

Variation Ideas

I’ve compiled a list of tips and methods to help you bake the best brownie cupcakes. Let’s get started.

• Although a chocolate overload is always delicious, it’s also wonderful to balance off the richness of the cupcakes with tart cream cheese frosting like this one. Instead, prepare this Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting to keep the chocolate onslaught going while also adding some tartness.
• Other than the brownie pieces and hot fudge, there are other ways to top these cupcakes. Sprinkles, little chocolates, sweets, berries, or anything else you like!
• Create German Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes: If German chocolate is your guilty pleasure, you may modify these cupcakes to make your dream treat! Just mix shredded coconut into the cupcake batter before topping with chopped pecans and caramel sauce.

How to Store Homemade Cupcakes

These cupcakes should be kept on the counter in an airtight container. They may be stored for up to a week, although they taste best within 4 days after being created. They vanish in two days or less in my residence!

Can I Freeze These?

If you like, you may freeze your cupcakes with the icing on top, but I don’t advocate freezing them with the toppings. Then, place your frosted cupcakes on baking pans and freeze for 1-2 hours, or until firm. Next, securely wrap each one in plastic wrap and put it in an airtight container.

Unwrap your brownie cupcakes and defrost them in the fridge or on the counter before serving. After the brownie chunks and hot fudge have frozen, top them with them.

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More Fun CupCakes to Try

Nothing puts a smile on people’s faces like a freshly baked cupcake. The delights listed below are guaranteed to wow your guests and family!

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