Simple Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these **Simple Chocolate Cupcakes**, a foolproof recipe perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, these cupcakes come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The secret to their ultra-moist texture? A splash of boiling water added at the end, ensuring a tender crumb every time. With a bake time of under 20 minutes, these decadent cupcakes are the ultimate quick treat for any occasion. Finish them off with your favorite frosting—chocolate for a double dose of richness or vanilla for a classic contrast. Ideal for birthdays, parties, or a weekday sweet craving, this simple cupcake recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your baking repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.333 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a hand whisk or electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures moist cupcakes.
Step 5
Carefully pour or spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Step 7
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate or vanilla frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (764.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2015.6 |
| Total Fat 74.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 35.6g | |
| Cholesterol 230.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1827.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 349.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 208.4g | |
| Protein 38.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 290.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1603.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories