18 Gooey, Chocolatey Cupcakes That’ll Have You Licking the Wrapper

If you think cupcakes are just cute little desserts, these chocolate-loaded beauties are here to prove you wrong. Rich, fudgy, and overflowing with gooey centers, decadent frosting, and bold chocolate flavor, these 18 recipes take indulgence to a whole new level. Whether you’re into molten middles, double-chocolate batter, or surprise fillings, there’s something in this lineup to satisfy every craving. Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself licking the wrapper clean—these cupcakes are that good.

Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

This chocolate cupcake recipe is a basic recipe every baker needs on hand. These ultimate chocolate cupcakes are moist, fluffy and full of flavor you won’t want to miss!

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Dirt Cupcakes

Dirt cupcakes are a delicious chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting “dirt” Oreo crumbs and wiggly gummy worms for a delicious spooky treat.
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Chocolate Cupcakes for Two

These chocolate cupcakes for two are the best, moist, decadent chocolate cupcakes. It’s the perfect dessert recipe to satisfy your chocolate cravings.

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Owl Cupcakes

Owl cupcakes are adorable cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting, Oreo cookies and m&ms that are perfectly fun and delicious to eat!
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes

Celebrate the season with chocolate-pumpkin cupcakes. They’re crowned with gorgeous swirls of rich chocolate buttercream frosting. These decadent bakery-style treats are quick and easy to make.

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Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes

These delightfully tender Mary Berry chocolate cupcakes are a real treat to bake up for any occasion, or just because you’re craving some chocolate! Your chocoholics in the family will love the tasty cupcakes, especially when topped with rich chocolate buttercream frosting!

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Stuffed German Chocolate Cupcakes

Decadent frosted cupcakes stuffed with a coconut pecan filling and topped with a whipped chocolate frosting, chopped pecans, chocolate syrup and flaked coconut.

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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Make any celebration extra special with a batch of these decadent Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes! Moist chocolate cupcakes, filled with rich ganache, are crowned with a fluffy, homemade raspberry buttercream made with fresh berries.

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Chocolate Brownie Cupcake Recipe (Delicious Fudgy Frosting)

This Chocolate Brownie Cupcake Recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day for any chocolate addict or someone with a sweet tooth. The moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, making them an immediate hit at your Valentine’s Day party!

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Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

These Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are the perfect treat for chocolate and strawberry lovers, made with rich and decadent, moist chocolate cupcakes, sweet strawberry frosting, and a chocolate-covered strawberry on top! They’re great for special events, parties, or to WOW at a bake sale!

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S’mores Cupcakes with Graham Cracker Frosting

These S’mores Cupcakes with Graham Cracker Frosting, Toasted Marshmallows, and Hershey’s Chocolate are the best ever! Topped with a uniquely wonderful graham cracker cream cheese frosting, toasted marshmallows, extra Hershey’s chocolate bar and pieces of graham cracker, these S’mores Cupcakes with Graham Cracker Frosting bring back memories of summertime, camping, and campfires in all of us!

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Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

These peppermint mocha cupcakes will become a new family tradition! They make the perfect cupcakes for holiday get togethers and parties!

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Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

These decadent Triple Chocolate Cupcakes are filled with a creamy chocolate ganache and topped with a luscious white chocolate frosting! It’s a rich chocolate dessert recipe everyone will love.

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Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling and Irish Cream Whipped Cream Frosting

Incredibly tender and moist Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes filled with the most decadent, silky and smooth chocolate ganache with whiskey and topped with light and fluffy Irish cream whipped cream frosting.

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S’mores Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream

These S’mores Cupcakes are a new way to enjoy a classic summertime treat. Graham cracker crust topped with chocolate cupcakes and a dollop of flavorful marshmallow buttercream. You don’t want to wait to bite into one of these delicious cupcakes!

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Moist Black Velvet Cupcakes

Rich, dark, and decadently moist, these black velvet cupcakes capture the classic flavors of black velvet cake. They’re topped with velvety black cocoa frosting and festive sprinkles—perfect for Halloween!

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Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes

These chocolate turtle cupcakes begin with moist chocolate cake that’s topped with homemade salted caramel and roasted pecans. Inspired by classic turtle candies, they’re rich, decadent, and impressive for any occasion!

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Hi-Hat Oreo Cupcakes

These super moist Oreo cupcakes are stuffed with Oreo cookie crumbs and topped with cookies and cream frosting. For a bakery-style finish, the tops are dipped in a chocolate magic shell and rolled in even more cookies!

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