Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cupcake experience with this easy-to-follow recipe. Bursting with rich cocoa flavor and a light, fluffy texture, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasionβfrom birthday parties to cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ΒΎ cups all-purpose flour
- ΒΎ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Β½ tsp baking soda
- Β½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- Β½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until well-blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
Notes
- β Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- β Experiment with different frostings like cream cheese or ganache for varied flavors.
- β For mini cupcakes, reduce baking time to about 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Experiment with different frostings like cream cheese or chocolate ganache for varied flavors. For mini cupcakes, reduce baking time to about 10-15 minutes.