Betty Crocker 20 Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

Indulge in Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes

Photo of Every Recipe

Chocolate deserves its own book, and the 20 recipes here celebrate luscious chocolate cupcakes. Treat yourself to Pecan Pie–Filled Chocolate Cupcakes, Frosted Chocolate Malt Cupcakes, or Truffle Lover’s Cupcakes. You’ll love moving beyond the standard chocolate cupcake with these delicious treats.

Discover twenty ways to perfect the chocolate cupcake, from simple classics to decadent surprises:

• From Scratch Recipes: Learn the Betty Crocker secrets to moist, tender cupcakes made with simple pantry staples like flour, cocoa, and sugar.
• Decadently Filled Cupcakes: Surprise and delight with centers of creamy cheesecake, rich pecan pie filling, or sweet raspberry jam.
• Creative Flavor Pairings: Go beyond basic chocolate with adventurous recipes like Aztec Chile-Chocolate, zesty Chocolate-Orange, and rich Chocolate-Espresso cupcakes.
• A Photo for Every Recipe: Never wonder what the finished product should look like. A full-color, mouth-watering photo accompanies every single recipe.