Description
This Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe makes moist, fluffy, and rich chocolate cupcakes that are perfect for any celebration or sweet craving. Simple ingredients and minimal effort make this a go-to dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Stir in hot water or coffee until batter is smooth (batter will be thin).
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with your favorite icing.
Notes
- Use hot coffee instead of water for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- The cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (without frosting)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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