Homemade Moist Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Homemade Moist Chocolate Cupcakes. These delectable treats are rich and fluffy, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy family gatherings. With a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting on top, each bite is an explosion of chocolate flavor that will satisfy your sweet cravings. This easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros, allowing you to share joy and sweetness with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix the egg, milk or buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in hot water.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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