Description
These chocolate cupcakes are rich, moist, and perfectly sweet. They’re great for birthdays, celebrations, or just as a tasty treat anytime.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with chocolate frosting.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Don’t overmix the batter; it should be slightly lumpy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg