Chocolate Sponge Cupcakes
Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Chocolate sponge cupcakes are always perfect for any occasion. Try this chocolate cupcake recipe for your next birthday cupcakes it is an easy cupcake recipe to make.

You can decorate these in so many different ways.

You could pipe a luscious dark velvety chocolate fudge frosting or even a rich peanut butter frosting on top for a truly decadent treat.

Or for some creative ideas for cupcakes why not create some cute cupcakes for the kids.

How about beautiful butterfly cupcakes, flower cupcakes or ladybug cupcakes for the girls.

For the boys how about animal cupcakes such as frog cupcakes, monkey cupcakes or this cute caterpillar cupcake shown below. All of these are very easy to create using lollies and candies.

This recipe makes about 12 chocolate sponge cupcakes

For the Cupcakes

175g (6oz) caster sugar
175g (6oz) softened salted butter
3 medium sized eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
115g (4oz) self-raising flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
6 tablespoons cocoa powder

To Decorate

Yellow buttercream frosting
6 small orange gumballs or similar
2 spearmint leaves
Black edible writing gel

Preheat the oven to 170C (340F)

Line a 12 hole cupcake tin with cupcake cases

1. Place the sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract into a large bowl. Using an electric mixer beat for about 3- 4 minutes until light a fluffy.

2. Sieve the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder together.

3. Using a spatula or wooden spoon gently mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined.

4. Spoon the mixture evenly into the cupcake cases.

5. Place in the preheated oven for about 16-20 minutes or until the tops of the cupcakes spring back when lightly touched.

6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before decorating.

 

To Decorate the Cute Caterpillar Chocolate Cupcakes

1. Spread some of the yellow buttercream frosting over the top of the cupcake.

2. Place the six orange gumballs in on top to create the caterpillar body.

3. Cut the spearmint leaves in half and place three on the cupcake cut side up.

4. Use the black writing gel to make eyes and a mouth.