Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes – A Rich & Fruity Delight!

There’s something magical about the mix of deep, velvety dark chocolate and the sweet-tart burst of blackberries. These cupcakes are rich, moist, and topped with a dreamy blackberry frosting—perfect for any chocolate lover!

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup hot coffee (or hot water)
½ cup fresh blackberries, mashed
For the frosting:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup blackberry puree (strained to remove seeds)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp heavy cream (if needed)
Directions: