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Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

These decadent chocolate cupcakes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Perfect for parties, school events, or a special Valentine's Day treat, these moist and rich cupcakes are topped with a light and fluffy 7-minute frosting (much cheaper than using icing sugar!). A recipe that's proven popular even leading to cupcake wars amongst eager buyers! Makes approximately 10 large cupcakes.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 123.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cupcakes

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How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. In a small bowl, slowly whisk 1 cup of boiling water into 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, stirring constantly to prevent lumps until smooth. Let cool completely to room temperature.
  2. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the cooled cocoa mixture until evenly incorporated.
  7. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

16g

Carbs

5g

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