Description
These rich and moist chocolate cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Made with a blend of cocoa powder and classic baking ingredients, they bake up soft and fluffy. Topped with your favorite frosting, these cupcakes are an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
- Frosting of your choice (e.g., buttercream, cream cheese, or chocolate ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula or spoon. Mix just until combined, taking care not to overmix, which can result in dense cupcakes.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the cupcake pan in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let the cupcakes cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes using your preferred frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Use a toothpick test to check doneness precisely.
- You can customize with different frostings such as cream cheese or chocolate ganache.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
