Description
Rich and moist chocolate cupcakes that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Customize them with your favorite frosting or toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Slowly add the boiling water, mixing carefully until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate or vanilla frosting.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra bursts of chocolate.
- Top with crushed cookies, sprinkles, or fresh berries for a fun twist.
- Fill the center with caramel or chocolate ganache for a surprise filling.
- Use espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Make them gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg