Dark Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
This dark chocolate cupcakes recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers, featuring rich cocoa and a moist texture that makes each bite irresistible. Ideal for any festive occasion or as a delightful treat just because!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder preferably Dutch-processed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 0.5 cup whole milk at room temperature
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 0.75 cup bittersweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
These cupcakes pair wonderfully with a simple buttercream frosting or a chocolate ganache. Adjust baking time as needed based on your oven’s performance.