Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cupcake experience! This recipe creates moist, light-as-air cupcakes that are anything but dense. Top them with your favorite frosting and toppings – we love cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut! Perfect for birthdays, parties, or a decadent weekend treat. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 156.3 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes

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How to Make Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in ½ cup water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

15g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes?

Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes?

Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes has approximately 156.3 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Yummy Chocolate Cupcakes are All Purpose Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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