Soft and fluffy Thermomix Chocolate Cupcakes topped with delicious chocolate frosting!
These cupcakes are perfect for school lunchboxes, birthday parties and celebrations.
Our classic Thermomix chocolate cupcakes take just 15 minutes to prepare!
An all-time favourite at fetes, birthday parties, fundraisers... and of course in school lunchboxes.
Just like our Thermomix vanilla cupcakes, these are just so quick and simple to whip up!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Who can resist a sweet, fluffy cupcake topped with luscious chocolate frosting (it's so good, you'll be eating it straight from the Thermomix!!).
- 15 Minutes Prep Time - it takes just a few minutes to prepare the cupcake batter and a couple more minutes to whip up the frosting! The hardest part is waiting for the cupcakes to cook and cool.
- Perfect For Birthday Parties - we all know that cupcakes are a kids birthday party staple! Our chocolate cupcakes will be the first party food to disappear.
- Basic Ingredients - our Thermomix chocolate cupcakes are made from pantry and fridge staples... meaning there's no need to make a trip to the supermarket!
- Freezer-Friendly - found yourself with leftover cupcakes? No problem! Simply freeze them for up to 3 months and then allow to defrost at room temperature.
What You Need
Our Thermomix Chocolate Cupcakes are made using a handful of basic ingredients (that you may already have at home!).
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
For The Chocolate Cupcakes
- Butter - you can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.
- Caster Sugar - also known as superfine sugar. If you don't have caster sugar, you can use regular white sugar.
- Eggs - use large eggs (approx 60g each). Bring to room temperature before using.
- Vanilla Extract - or vanilla essence.
- Self Raising Flour - also known as self rising flour. You can use store-bought self raising flour or make your own.
- Cocoa Powder - use regular unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Milk - I recommend using full fat/full cream milk when baking as it gives a much better result than skim milk.
For The Frosting
- Chocolate - use milk or dark cooking chocolate for this recipe.
- Butter - you can use salted or unsalted butter.
- Icing Sugar - for a soft frosting, use icing sugar mixture. For a firmer frosting, use pure icing sugar.
- Vanilla Extract - or vanilla essence.
- Milk - only use a small amount of milk (just enough to make the frosting smooth and creamy!).
Step By Step Instructions
It takes just 15 minutes to prepare our Thermomix chocolate cupcakes!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Melt The Butter
Place the butter into the Thermomix and heat until melted.
Step 2 - Mix
Add the remaining cupcake ingredients.
Mix until smooth.
Step 3 - Bake
Bake the cupcakes for 15 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer inserted into the middle.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before preparing the frosting.
Step 4 - Prepare The Frosting
Grate the chocolate and then melt until smooth.
Add the butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tbs of milk and mix again. Add another 1 tbs of milk if required.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.
Expert Tips
Follow our top tips for baking cupcakes using your Thermomix.
- Chop the butter before placing into the Thermomix bowl. This will help to stop it from getting stuck to the blades.
- I like to use icing sugar mixture in the frosting which keeps it soft. If you'd prefer a firmer frosting, use pure icing sugar instead.
- Only add as much milk to the frosting that's required to make it smooth and creamy (you will only need a very small amount).
- Don't overfill the cupcake cases (add batter until they're ⅔ full). This will allow the cupcakes to rise, without spilling over.
- The cupcakes are ready when a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Ensure the cupcakes have completely cooled before frosting.
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftover cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost at room temperature.
FAQS
Yes! Our recipe is suitable for use in all models of the Thermomix.
If self raising flour isn't available where you live, you can make your own self raising flour by sifting 2 teaspoons of baking powder through every 1 cup of plain flour.
Absolutely! You can find our Thermomix buttercream frosting recipe here.
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Thermomix Chocolate Cupcakes
Equipment
- Thermomix
- Oven
- Muffin Tray
Ingredients
For The Cupcakes
- 125 g butter chopped
- 170 g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 165 g self raising flour
- 35 g cocoa powder
- 165 g milk
For The Frosting
- 130 g chocolate milk or dark chocolate
- 130 g butter softened to room temp
- 220 g icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbs milk if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan forced). Line a 12 hole muffin tin with cupcake cases.
- Place the chopped butter into the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 minutes, 60 degrees, Speed 2 (or until melted).
- Add the remaining cupcake ingredients and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 15 seconds.
- Fill the cupcake cases ⅔ full with the chocolate mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer inserted into the centre.
- Leave in the pan to cool for 10 minutes then place onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, grate the chocolate for 3 seconds, Speed 8.Scrape down the sides of the bowl.Melt for 3 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 1 (or until melted).
- Add butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract. With the MC removed, whip for 10 seconds, Speed 5.
- Check the frosting and if it’s too hard, add 1 tbs of milk and mix for a further 10 seconds on Speed 5 (repeat until the frosting is smooth and easy to spread).
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles (optional).
Notes
- Chop the butter before placing into the Thermomix bowl. This will help to stop it from getting stuck to the blades.
- I like to use icing sugar mixture in the frosting which keeps it soft. If you'd prefer a firmer frosting, use pure icing sugar instead.
- Only add as much milk to the frosting that's required to make it smooth and creamy (you will only need a very small amount).
- Don't overfill the cupcake cases (add batter until they're ⅔ full). This will allow the cupcakes to rise, without spilling over.
- The cupcakes are ready when a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Ensure the cupcakes have completely cooled before frosting.
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftover cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost at room temperature.
Kate says
Love it! Very easy to bake ???
Rebecca says
I have been making your cupcakes since you first posted. I would have now made them at least 20 times. I send the kids with cupcakes to school on their birthdays and have had numerous parents come ask for your recipe which I send to this link. They are delicious. Easy to make and have never failed on me once.
Thank you
Lucy says
Oh Rebecca, that is so lovely! Thank you SO much!!!!! xx
Jessica Brown says
These were easy and delicious, both my 1 and 3yo loved them! Not to rich but still nice and chocolatey and the icing was perfect
Lucy Mathieson says
Yay!!! That's so great to hear! Thank you xxx
Recycledmummy says
Going to make these for our princess who turns 14 on sunday & LOVES anything Chocolate, might have to double recipe though xxx thanks for sharing this awesome recipe with us ??
Alice says
I like recipes with cup measurements, thank you. I can’t trust my thermo scales.
Vanessa says
Hi, do you think you could make this into a cake.
Lucy Mathieson says
Absolutely!
Hally says
These are fabulous, so quick and easy. Just wondered if anyone has doubled the recipe to make 24. I used Lindt chocolate in the icing 70% minimum. Best icing, very rich.
Thank you
Lisa says
My daughter just loved these cupcakes. She claimed they are the best mummy has ever made! Wasn't sure what chocolate should be used for the frosting but used dark chocolate 70% with 2 tbsp of milk and it was divine. Definitely be making these again
Lucy says
Yay!!! That's so great to hear! Thank you xx
Amy says
Just made this. All I have to say is.. YUMMMMMM!
Lucy says
Woo hoo! So glad you enjoyed them!
Lesley says
Can these be frozen when iced?
Lauren says
I have in the past, however the icing changes texture a little - although this doesn't bother my kids!
Carrie says
Made these for my kids yesterday. Had to make 2 lots they were sooooo yummy. Thank you.
I converted some ingredients to grams because my cups are packed in a box somewhere. They worked out well.
For those that need it in grams I used:
150g caster sugar
175g SR Flour
40g cocoa
150g milk
Lauren says
We're so glad you guys enjoyed them!
Kathy says
Made these for my grandson the other day.....he asked me a few days later have you made anymore. Yummy
Lori says
Loved your chocolate cupcakes....so easy to make and so delicious .
Thankyou
Lucy says
That's wonderful to hear!!
Katie says
Would love you to convert all ingredients to grams...hate having to get out a measuring cup!!
Lucy says
We'll try our best Katie! Thanks for the feedback!
Jenna says
Agreed!!
To says
I agree - if its for thermomix it should be in grams please 🙂
Lucy says
Hi Katie, I've just updated the recipe to grams. 🙂
Kat - The Organised Housewife says
These look so good! I'll have to give them a try.:)