Devil's food cupcake

Devil's food cupcakes are rich, moist chocolate cupcakes known for their deep, dark color and intense cocoa flavor, often made with ingredients like cocoa powder, buttermilk, and sometimes coffee to enhance the chocolate taste. They are a popular American dessert, traditionally served with a sweet, creamy frosting like vanilla or chocolate buttercream.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cupcakes are typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to sugar, flour, and butter or oil, with minimal protein. A single unfrosted cupcake might contain around 200-300 calories, primarily from quick-energy carbs and fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	260 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Vitamin A	40 µg
Vitamin C	0.2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.04 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

The name 'Devil's food' contrasts with 'Angel food cake,' highlighting its decadent, indulgent nature in American baking culture. Nutritionally, the cocoa provides antioxidants like flavonoids, though this is often overshadowed by the high sugar and fat content.