Delicious Chocolate Cupcakes for Every Occasion

In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and cocoa powder. This helps to ensure a fine texture, so don’t skip this step!

In a larger mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter that is at room temperature with granulated sugar and vanilla sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.

Next, while continuing to mix, add in the egg and a pinch of salt, and beat until well combined.

Now it’s time to gradually incorporate the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk in two parts. Start with 1/3 of the flour, then add 1/2 of the milk, and continue this pattern to keep the batter smooth.

Make sure to mix just until combined after each addition.

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners and scoop the batter into each liner, filling them about 2/3 full. This allows room for the cupcakes to rise beautifully in the oven.

Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of a cupcake; it should come out clean when they are ready.

Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

While the cupcakes are cooling, you can prepare your desired filling—for instance, a cherry filling cooked with sugar and pectin. If you’d like to frost the cupcakes, whip together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream in a separate bowl until smooth and fluffy.

Add the filling to the center of each cupcake and top with your delicious cream cheese frosting for an extra touch of sweetness.