Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these decadent chocolate cupcakes. Each bite delivers a moist, rich flavor topped with luscious chocolate frosting, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy family gatherings. Easy to make and utterly delightful, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy and smiles to your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; stir gently until combined (avoid overmixing).
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter using an ice cream scoop.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks; frost once completely cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg