Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate chocolate cupcake experience! This recipe, inspired by a fantastic online find and perfected with my own secret tweaks, delivers incredibly moist and decadent cupcakes. Each bite is packed with rich chocolate flavor, enhanced by crunchy almonds and melty chocolate buttons. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or a simple afternoon treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 172.3 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Wheat Bran
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 chocolate buttons
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

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How to Make Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons white vinegar.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full.
  7. Press 3 chocolate buttons into the top of each cupcake, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the batter.
  8. Sprinkle evenly with ½ cup sliced almonds.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

7g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes?

Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes?

Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes has approximately 172.3 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes are Flour, Wheat Bran, Sugar, Baking Soda, Salt, Cocoa Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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