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Chocolate Cupcakes
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Chocolate Cupcakes

Craving something sweet, moist, and incredibly chocolatey? You've come to the right place! My chocolate cupcake recipe has it all—depth of flavour, airy frosting, and the perfect crumb texture.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: European, American

Ingredients

  • 150 g plain flour
  • 30 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large egg
  • 150 g sugar
  • 120 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 120 ml milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g chocolate chips
For the Frosting:
  • 200 g butter Softened, unsalted
  • 300 g icing sugar
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until well combined and slightly pale.
  4. Add the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  9. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well incorporated.
  12. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  13. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes.
  14. You can garnish with extra chocolate chips, sprinkles, or any desired toppings.

Notes

  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 198mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 486IU (10%) Vitamin D 1µg (5%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 151mg 6%
Potassium 198mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 486IU 10%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.