Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these moist and decadent chocolate cupcakes. Perfect for any occasion, these rich treats are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or freshly brewed coffee
- Optional: chocolate chips or chunks for added richness
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add oil, buttermilk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Mix in hot water or coffee until the batter is smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Using coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without a coffee taste.
- Top with chocolate ganache or buttercream for extra indulgence.
- Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
