Description
Indulge in these decadent and moist chocolate cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion. With a rich cocoa flavor and a tender crumb, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture.
- Stir in Sour Cream: Mix in sour cream or yogurt until smooth.
- Add Hot Water: Mix in hot water until batter is smooth.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra richness, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Frost with chocolate buttercream or ganache for a decadent touch.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
