Description
Indulge in the warmth of freshly baked chocolate cupcakes, where every bite is a sweet escape. These delightful treats boast a rich chocolate flavor, fluffy texture, and creamy frosting that will brighten any occasion—be it birthdays or cozy evenings at home. Perfect for novice bakers, this easy recipe promises to impress with its simplicity and decadent results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg