Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe: Indulge in Blissful Decadence
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey flavor of these ultimate chocolate cupcakes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Slowly stir in boiling water until batter is smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- For a richer taste, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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