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Best Chocolate Cupcakes

Indulge in rich and decadent chocolate cupcakes topped with velvety frosting, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Makes the batter thin, which is expected.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until blended.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well mixed.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  4. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite icing.

Notes

For optimal texture, do not skip the boiling water! You can customize cupcakes with toppings like chocolate ganache or buttercream. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.