Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent experience of homemade chocolate cupcakes that are as delightful as they are easy to make. With a soft texture and deep cocoa flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday or simply a treat for yourself. Each bite is like a warm hug from your favorite dessert, and they can be customized with various frostings or fillings to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Buttercream frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until fully combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg