Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking irresistibly super moist chocolate cupcakes that promise a rich, chocolatey flavor in every bite. Perfect for birthdays or just a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes are easy to make and will leave your guests asking for seconds. With a combination of high-quality ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a batch that’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying. Whether topped with fluffy frosting or enjoyed plain, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Your favorite frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fluffy.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Slowly mix in boiling water until smooth; the batter will be thin.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks; frost when completely cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg