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Chocolate Lover's Moist Cupcakes

These Chocolate Lover's Moist Cupcakes are bursting with rich chocolate flavor and boast an ultra-moist texture, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Final Ingredients
  • 1 cup boiling water Essential for maintaining the moist texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or enjoy them plain.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer freshness, freeze for up to three months.