Description
These best chocolate cupcakes are the perfect blend of rich cocoa flavor and moist texture, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With each bite, you’ll experience a soft, fluffy delight topped with creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Easy to make and customizable for any celebration, these cupcakes promise a memorable flavor experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Frosting of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy; mix in vegetable oil and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg