Best Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the delight of homemade Best Chocolate Cupcakes, where rich cocoa meets a fluffy texture. These irresistible treats promise to enchant your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon at home—these easy-to-make cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with chocolate ganache or buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (76g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg