Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
These easy chocolate cupcakes are light, fluffy, and decadently chocolatey, perfect for any occasion or celebration.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder preferably Dutch-processed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup boiling water needed at the end
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 buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg