Fluffy and moist, these Dr Pepper cupcakes are my absolute favorite. The brown butter frosting takes them to a whole new level!
I have seen numerous recipes for soda cakes/coke cakes in every corner of the Internet. Honestly, I was never impressed by soda cake until I decided to experiment with my own recreation of it.
I am in love with this recipe. I went with Dr Pepper because it happens to be my most favorite soda. These cupcakes turned out unbelievably moist, buttery, and chocolatey with just a hint of Dr Pepper.
I actually think this recipe might outdo these Andes mint cupcakes! It’s a close call.
I topped them with browned butter frosting which turned out to be the perfect complement to these sweet, delicate cupcakes. And the color mimics the fizz on top of a freshly poured glass of soda.
Trust me when I say that these Dr Pepper cupcakes will become your very favorite.
Whip up a batch today! You won’t regret it!
Dr Pepper Cupcakes
Fluffy and moist, these Dr Pepper cupcakes are my absolute favorite. The brown butter frosting takes them to a whole new level!
Ingredients
For the cupcake
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Dr Pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 recipe Browned Butter Frosting
Instructions
Make the cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 12-count muffin pans with cupcake liners. This recipe makes about 22 cupcakes. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder together. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture along with the Dr Pepper. Gently whisk together. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk. Whisk until combined; take care not to over mix.
- Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Use an ice cream scoop for easy measuring. Bake in batches for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with browned butter frosting.
Notes
Cupcakes will be good for up to 3 days stored at room temperature in a tightly covered container.
Adapted from My Recipes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 22 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 41mg Sodium: 86mg Carbohydrates: 25g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 15g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 2g
Chineka @ Savor The Baking says
You won me over with the brown butter frosting. Yum Yum! I’m pinning this.
Jen says
Thanks for the pin, Chineka!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
What a cool cupcake flavor! I used to love Dr. Pepper, I’m sure I’d love these 🙂
Jen says
Thanks, June!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Looove your photos! Dr. Pepper has such a distinct flavor that I think really shines in these cupcakes 🙂
Jen says
Thanks so much, Medha!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
I haven’t had Dr. Pepper for ages! This is such a creative idea…
Jen says
Thanks, Marissa!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These cupcakes are gorgeous, Jen! I haven’t tried baking with soda yet and I can’t wait to make these Dr. Pepper ones! The texture is just perfect!
Jen says
Thanks, Kelly! You should give soda cake a try. It’s amazingly moist and fluffy!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
These look soooooo unbelievably moist I can hardly stand it! I’ve so gotta try soda cupcakes asap! These little guys look so fun!
Jen says
You do need to try soda cupcakes soon! I think you’d enjoy them!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
My sister and I love Dr. Pepper, but it’s her favorite soda – I MUST make these for her! They look so moist and delicious and I bet that brown butter frosting is just too good 🙂
Jen says
I bet you two would really enjoy these, Hayley!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
These cupcakes look amazing, Jen! Love the chocolate and dr pepper flavour. That frosting looks divine too!
Jen says
Thanks, Jess!
Mary Frances says
Buttery cake and frosting AND dr. pepper, well uh, how do I tell root beer that I’m moving on?? These cupcakes sound incredible Jen! I’ve never been super impressed with soda cake either because I didn’t feel like the soda’s flavor was very strong. Not so here! These look wonderful!
Jen says
I bet root beer would be great in a soda cake as well, Mary Frances!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love these cupcakes, Jen! How creative! I’m sure the flavor is incredible, especially with that brown butter frosting!
Jen says
Thanks, Gayle! The frosting was pretty amazing!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Jen, I JUST saw a coca cola cake recently and remembered these soda cakes but then forgot about it. . so glad you made these!!! I wanna try!!! I’m not a big soda drinker at all but can only imagine the great flavor! love!!
Jen says
I’m not a big soda drinker either, Alice. But I will indulge in a bubbly Dr. Pepper every once in a while. You should try baking with soda. The texture result is phenomenal!
mira says
These look beautiful Jen! Never made soda cupcakes, but I’m sure I’ll love them! Pinned!
Jen says
Thanks so much, Mira! You really should try making a soda cake/cupcake sometime. I think you’d be impressed!
Cali @ Cali's Cuisine says
These look wonderful! I have not baked with soda but I am hearing more and more about it. Looks like I need to jump onboard!
Jen says
Yes, yes! You should give it a go!
Jacqueline | Go Go Go Gourmet says
I have heard so much about adding soda to cake to keep it moist, but I’ve never tried it. These look wonderful, can’t wait to give them a whirl! Pinning.
Jen says
They came out ultra moist, Jacqueline. You definitely should give it a try!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I don’t doubt these will be my favorite! I rarely bake with soda, but when I do I always love the results!
Jen says
Soda makes for an amazingly moist cake. I loved the way the cupcakes turned out!