Cupcakes for Chocolate Lovers, Plain and Simple

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Whether you’re baking for Father’s Day, planning a backyard bash, or just giving in to your chocolate-loving instincts, these Double Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes, Hi-Hat Oreo Cupcakes, and Texas Sheet Cake Cupcakes make the perfect handheld treat. There’s something for every kind of sweet tooth—think Mint Chocolate Cupcakes for the refreshing crowd, or Chocolate Stout-Pretzel Cupcake with Bailey’s Buttercream for the bold-flavored bunch. From classic favorites like Perfect Hershey’s Chocolate Cupcakes to dairy-free delights and berry-filled beauties, this lineup brings the cocoa magic, no matter the occasion.

Double Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake in a green paper wrapper, with sprinkles.
Double Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes. Photo Credit: Not Entirely Average

Built for backyard coolers and chocolate-loving dads—these rich, fudgy cupcakes deliver double the cocoa and zero leftovers.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Perfect Hershey’s Chocolate Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake with swirled chocolate frosting, topped with a piece of Hershey's chocolate.
Photo Credit: The Baking ChocolaTess.

Classic, dependable, and full of chocolate—the kind of cupcake you hand Dad with a grin and a napkin.
Get the Recipe: Perfect Hershey’s Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Stout-Pretzel Cupcake w/ Bailey’s Buttercream & Caramel Sauce

A chocolate cupcake topped with swirled icing, a pretzel, and caramel drizzle. Additional cupcakes on a wire rack in the background.
Photo Credit: Sense & Edibility.

Bold enough for Father’s Day, boozy enough for grown-ups—these cupcakes bring pub flavors to the patio.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Stout-Pretzel Cupcake w/ Bailey’s Buttercream & Caramel Sauce

Vegan Black Forest Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes in dark brown liners, topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a cherry.
Photo Credit: Addicted to Dates.

Cherry-packed and plant-based, these are grab-and-go stunners even meat-and-potatoes dads will swipe off the dessert tray.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Black Forest Cupcakes

Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

An overhead of easy chocolate cupcakes on a white plate with white frosting and a piping bag filled with frosting nearby
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

These Moist Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! This recipe is surprisingly easy to make. The recipe uses cocoa powder and hot water to create the perfect chocolate flavor.
Get the Recipe: Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Unwrapping a paleo chocolate cupcake.
Photo credit: Downshiftology

These paleo chocolate cupcakes are incredibly moist, rich, and decadent, with a perfectly fluffy texture. Plus, they’re gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a delicious treat for those with dietary restrictions. Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with these delightful cupcakes!
Get the Recipe: Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. They feature a moist chocolate cupcake with a strawberry buttercream frosting, topped with fresh strawberries and a chocolate drizzle. It’s a delicious and festive way to celebrate!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Snowball Cupcakes

So fun for Spring! Loved the pretty pastel on these coconut snowball cupcakes. The marshmallow frosting was perfection and this is THE BEST chocolate cupcake recipe EVER!
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

These Snowball Cupcakes are perfect for any celebration! Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with a fluffy marshmallow frosting and coated in pastel coconut, making them a delightful treat for kids and adults alike. These are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next birthday, Easter, or holiday gathering.
Get the Recipe: Snowball Cupcakes

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake topped with mint-flavored frosting, chocolate chips, and a small sprig of mint.
Photo Credit: Well Fed Baker.

Cool mint meets rich chocolate—like the grown-up version of a favorite candy, but better because it’s a cupcake.
Get the Recipe: Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with swirled chocolate frosting in brown paper liners, displayed on a wooden surface.
Photo Credit: Dollop of Dough.

These deep, dark cupcakes pack enough chocolate to make Dad pause mid–grill flip.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Texas Sheet Cake Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with glossy frosting, topped with chopped nuts, displayed on a metallic tray.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

Everything you love about Texas sheet cake, just easier to hand out with one hand and a cold beer in the other.
Get the Recipe: Texas Sheet Cake Cupcakes

Chocolate White Chocolate Cupcakes

chocolate cupcakes topped with white chocolate frosting and chocolate sprinkles on a white plate
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These chocolate white chocolate cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. The moist chocolate cupcake is topped with a creamy white chocolate frosting and drizzled with melted chocolate. This recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate White Chocolate Cupcakes

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

Four chocolate cupcakes topped with swirls of chocolate frosting, placed on a black wire cooling rack.
Photo Credit: Vegan Huggs.

Chocolate-forward and totally plant-powered—these are the cupcakes you bring when Dad says, “don’t make a fuss.”
Get the Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

Hi-Hat Oreo Cupcakes

Close-up of a chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate ganache and cookie crumbs in a brown paper liner. Additional cupcake and cookie pieces are in the background.
Photo Credit: Cambrea Bakes.

Big Oreo energy meets bakery-style frosting peaks—just try keeping these in the house past sundown.
Get the Recipe: Hi-Hat Oreo Cupcakes

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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