Description
Decadent homemade moist chocolate cupcakes are the ultimate dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings. Made from scratch, these rich and fluffy treats are perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday celebration or a simple weeknight indulgence. With a glossy frosting and optional chocolate chips, they are sure to impress everyone at your gathering. Bake a batch of joy that will have friends and family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting or enjoy them plain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg