Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Cupcakes that are moist, rich, and topped with a velvety frosting. Perfect for any celebration or sweet craving!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
Additional:
- Chocolate frosting or buttercream for topping
- Sprinkles or shaved chocolate for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Blend with Hot Water: Gradually stir in hot water until smooth batter forms.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with chocolate frosting or buttercream and garnish as desired.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup of sour cream to the batter.
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (without frosting)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
