Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of these Creamy Chocolate Cupcakes. Moist and chocolatey, topped with a luscious frosting, they are a perfect treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup hot water
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Batter: Whisk together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in hot water. Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter, add cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternately with heavy cream. Beat in vanilla extract. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, fill cupcakes with chocolate ganache before frosting.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
