Easy Moist Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate moist chocolate cupcake experience! Our secret ingredient, sour cream, creates unbelievably tender and delicious cupcakes that will melt in your mouth. This easy recipe is perfect for beginners and guarantees perfectly baked cupcakes every time. Get ready for chocolatey heaven!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 188.7 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

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How to Make Easy Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the boiling water and beat until the batter is smooth.
  5. Fill the muffin cups ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Frost and decorate as desired!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

16g

Carbs

5g

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