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Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

Scale

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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Blend with Hot Water: Gradually stir in hot water until smooth batter forms.
  5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. 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