Description
These Moist Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, tender, and sure to enchant anyone who takes a bite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth in another bowl.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix; a little lump is perfectly fine!
- Stir in the boiling water carefully until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the tin.
- Combine the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl for the frosting. Beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with a generous swirl of chocolate frosting and enjoy!
Notes
These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container and also freeze well. For a citrus twist, add orange zest to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg