Cupcake with chocolate frosting

Cupcake with chocolate frosting recipe videos

A cupcake with chocolate frosting is a small, individual-sized cake, typically baked in a paper liner, topped with a rich chocolate buttercream or ganache. Its core ingredients include flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and cocoa powder for the cake, with the frosting often made from chocolate, butter, and powdered sugar. This beloved treat is a staple of American baking, popularized in the 20th century.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of sugar providing quick energy. A standard cupcake with frosting typically contains between 250 to 400 calories per serving, offering minimal essential nutrients beyond a small amount of calcium and iron from the flour and chocolate.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	180 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Vitamin A	40 µg
Vitamin C	0.5 mg
Vitamin D	0.2 µg
Vitamin B12	0.1 µg
Phosphorus	40 mg

Per 1 cupcake (65 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The cupcake's rise to fame is often linked to the 1919 publication of a recipe in the Boston Cooking-School Cook Book, though the term appeared earlier. Nutritionally, its small size can make it a psychologically satisfying 'treat' that allows for indulgence without the commitment of a full slice of cake.