These dark fudge cupcakes are nestled in a pirate shipped wrapped and are topped with rich buttercream and a pirate sail. They are so fun to serve and are delicious. They’re sure to be a hit with your guests! This recipe was featured on our Pirates of the Caribbean dinner.
You can download a similar pirate cupcake wrapper and sail kit from Etsy here. The sails are customizable so you can leave them blank and include a birthday or party greeting.
Pirate Cupcakes
Makes 24 Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 16 oz. confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons of milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine 1 cup of cubed unsalted butter with water and cocoa. Stirring constantly, heat mixture until it reaches a boil. Remove from heat.
- Add chocolate mixture to flour mixture and mix well using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Slowly add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla mixing well.
- Prepare muffin tins with cupcake papers. Put approximately 3 tablespoon of batter in each cupcake paper or about ⅔ full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a cooling rack.
- To prepare frosting, cream butter in a medium bowl using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer. When light and fluffy, add confectioners sugar and salt bit by bit until fully combined. Add vanilla and cream or milk until completely combined. If buttercream seems too thick, you may add another tablespoon of milk or cream. If it seems runny, you may add more confectioners sugar.
- Frost cupcakes using your favorite tip. Assemble pirate ship wrappers and flags to serve your cupcakes.
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