Description
Delightful chocolate cupcakes that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate buttercream for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is thin.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding mint or raspberry to your cupcakes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cupcakes, baking, dessert recipe