14 Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

Mmm, there’s just something magical about a tasty chocolate cupcake that just makes our mouths water. We searched high and low on Pinterest for some seriously awesome chocolate cupcake recipes you can drool over too!

Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

“And lucky for you–my chocolate obsessed friends– there’s a double dose of the good stuff today with both a chocolate cupcake base AND a smooth and silky chocolate buttercream.” – Sally


Baileys Chocolate Cupcakes

“These Baileys Chocolate Cupcakes are made with a moist chocolate cupcake, Baileys chocolate ganache filling and Baileys frosting! One of my favorite flavor combos – these cupcakes are delicious!” – Lindsay


Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes

“Chocolate Stuffed Cheesecake Cupcakes are ridiculously amazing and pretty easy, too. Your family will love them.” – Tessa


Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes

“My birthday was last week and I started on a quest to make Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes inspired by a rich chocolate cupcake I had at Panera. These Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes have a moist, truffle center with a pile of decadent chocolate buttercream on top.” – Tonia


Salted Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

“The dark chocolate cupcakes themselves are made with my favorite dark chocolate cocoa powder (or you can use regular unsweetened cocoa powder). And they are really easy to make, nice and moist, and full of rich chocolate flavor.” – Ali


Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Filling and Raspberry Chocolate Buttercream

“The perfect marriage of chocolate and raspberry – chocolate cupcakes are filled with a fresh raspberry filling, then topped with a silky smooth raspberry chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream.” – Deborah


German Chocolate Cupcakes

“Oh man, were these German Chocolate Cupcakes good. Not only did we add German Chocolate frosting on top, but we also added some extra to the center of each cupcake. I mean, the frosting IS what makes the cupcake. So who doesn’t want a little extra surprise when they bite into it?!” – Janelle


Gooey Chocolate S’mores Cupcakes

“These are the perfect s’mores cupcakes: a graham cracker base, soft and decadent chocolate cake, gooey Hershey’s chocolate buttercream center, and toasted marshmallow frosting.” – Tracy


Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

“Rich chocolate cupcakes, creamy peanut butter cups, and silky smooth peanut butter frosting. This is THE ultimate chocolate peanut butter cupcake.” – Ashley


Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

“Homemade Hostess Cupcakes. Perfect chocolate cupcake, filled with homemade marshmallow crème, dipped in chocolate ganache, and topped off with the classic vanilla swirl!” – Heather


Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting

“First, there is the chocolate bourbon cupcake that calls for a whole cup of bourbon. I know that sounds like a lot, but you guys these are some of the best cupcakes ever. SO moist, SO much flavor. Then there is the pecan pie filling.” – Tieghan


Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

“These are the ultimate chocolate cupcakes. They are perfectly moist and insanely chocolaty, topped with a supreme fudge chocolate frosting.” – Shiran


Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes

“This recipe for chocolate hazelnut cupcakes is chocolate cupcakes filled with milk chocolate hazelnut spread, then finished off with chocolate hazelnut frosting and fresh berries. The perfect treat for a special occasion!” – Sara


Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

“If you like chocolate covered cherries, you are going to love these Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes. A delicate spongy cupcake filled with cherry preserves and topped with cherry buttercream frosting. These are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!” – Jen