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Chocolate Cupcakes
5 from 8 votes

Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and have a burst of rich chocolate flavor in every bite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Dessert, Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup canola oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl stir together oil, brown sugar, buttermilk, egg and vanilla.
  3. In a second bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir just until mixed. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Evenly divide cupcake batter into prepared muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before covering with frosting.

Notes

  • Chocolate cupcakes can be stored in a covered container on the counter for up to 4 days. 
  • To freeze, let them cool and store in a zippered bag in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 186 (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 116mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Calories 186 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 116mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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