Best Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cupcake experience! These rich and decadent cupcakes are unbelievably moist and intensely chocolatey. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a simple afternoon treat. This recipe, adapted from a beloved online blog, delivers perfectly baked cupcakes every time. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 220.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Chocolate Cupcakes

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How to Make Best Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and ¾ cup vegetable oil until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 22-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Start checking at 22 minutes).
  8. Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost with your favorite frosting once completely cooled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

12g

Carbs

11g

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