Best Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking these best chocolate cupcakes! Each bite offers a rich, velvety chocolate flavor paired with a soft, moist texture that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because, these cupcakes will make you the star of any gathering. With easy preparation and luscious toppings, they are sure to bring joy to everyone who tries them!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy alternative)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting of your choice (buttercream or cream cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until uniform.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures; stir gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting generously with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (67g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an extra chocolatey flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or using dark cocoa powder. These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.