Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in decadent, melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate fudge cupcakes! This incredibly easy recipe requires just one bowl and a wooden spoon, making it perfect for beginner bakers. These cupcakes rise beautifully, resulting in perfectly moist and delicious treats. Top them with your favorite chocolate frosting (we recommend recipe #89207) for an extra touch of heavenly chocolate goodness. Skip the dark chocolate cravings and dive headfirst into this milk chocolate masterpiece!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 282.5 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

  • All Purpose Flour
  • 1 ¾ cups packed light brown sugar
  • Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • Salad Oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Semisweet Mini Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

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How to Make Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ cups packed light brown sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  4. Add 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a separate bowl or 2-cup measuring cup. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
  7. Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting (recipe #89207 recommended).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

20g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes?

Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes takes about 42 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 27 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes?

Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes has approximately 282.5 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Easy One Bowl Milk Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes are All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Unsweetened Baking Cocoa, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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