Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these delightful chocolate cupcakes. Each bite reveals a light, moist texture paired with rich chocolate flavor, topped with creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a sweet treat just because, these cupcakes are sure to impress everyone. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, baking these chocolate wonders is easy and fun!

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners until two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool on a wire rack before frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: - For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter. - Substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour for lighter cupcakes. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for later enjoyment.