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4.58 from 7 votes

chocolate Coca Cola cupcakes

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Cupcakes
Servings: 30 cupcakes
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the cupcakes*
  • ½ cup {1 stick} unsalted butter
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Coca Cola
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • *for the frosting*
  • 1 cup {2 sticks} unsalted butter softened
  • 3-4 tablespoon Coca Cola
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5-6 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two muffin pans with cupcake liners.
  • In a large pot, combine the butter, oil, and Coke and heat on medium-high until butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Whisk in the sugar, mixing until melted, then mix in the flour and baking soda.
  • Remove from heat, then add in the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add in the cocoa, milk, vinegar, salt, and vanilla.
  • Divide the batter evenly between 30 cupcakes. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cupcakes are no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before frosting.
  • When ready to frost, beat the butter using a hand mixer until it's smooth and creamy. Add in two cups of the powdered sugar and beat in, then add the Coke and vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  • Add in the remaining sugar, about a half cup at a time, until frosting is stiff enough to be piped. You might not need all the sugar! If the frosting is too stiff, you can add another small bit of Coke.
  • Decorate as desired, and top with Coca Cola gummies and straws!