Description
Indulge in these incredibly moist chocolate cupcakes, perfect for any occasion and bursting with rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water; the batter will be thin.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with melted chocolate mixed with butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth.
Notes
Baking these cupcakes a day in advance is recommended for optimal freshness. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg