Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for chocolate cupcakes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tsp vinegar added)
- 1/2 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Make the Cupcake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Stir until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then, carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
3. Bake the Cupcakes:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the chocolate frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add chocolate chips to the batter.
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for a few days or frozen for later.
Enjoy your rich and delicious chocolate cupcakes!