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Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes with colorful sprinkles
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Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cupcakes

Fudgy chocolate brownie cupcakes with chocolate ganache and bright candy-coated chocolate chips.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword brownie cupcake recipe, candy topped cupcakes, chocolate brownie cupcakes, cosmic brownie cupcakes, cosmic brownie inspired treats, cosmic treats dessert, easy fudgy cupcake recipe, fudgy brownie cupcakes, fun dessert ideas, homemade cosmic cupcakes, nostalgic brownie desserts, rainbow sprinkle cupcakes, rich chocolate cupcakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24 Cupcakes
Author Cassie

Ingredients

For the cupcakes

  • 1 ½ C. sugar
  • 1 ½ C. flour
  • ¾ C. Hershey’s dark cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ C. milk
  • ¾ C. water
  • ¼ C. oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla

For the frosting

Instructions

For the brownie cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
  • Add in the eggs, milk, water, oil, and vanilla. Mix well, scrape down the sides, and mix again.
  • Divide the batter between the cupcake liners and fill until about 1/2 - 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 14-15 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool before decorating.

For the frosting

  • In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and chocolate chips. Heat
  • in the microwave for one minute. Stir well until the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool slightly before decorating.
  • After the brownie cupcakes are cooled, scoop a spoonful of chocolate ganache over each cupcake and spread evenly over the top.
  • Sprinkle the candy-coated chocolate chips over the ganache.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days