Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these best chocolate cupcakes! Moist, rich, and topped with creamy frosting, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a casual gathering, their irresistible flavor will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even novice bakers can create a mouthwatering masterpiece that impresses.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For an even richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder. - To make gluten-free cupcakes, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.