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Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Chocolate Cupcakes that will satisfy any chocolate craving!
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
For the chocolate buttercream frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (or more for desired consistency)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Make the cupcake batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
- Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth and thin (it will be a little runny, but that’s okay).
3. Fill the cupcake liners:
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter (use a spoon or an ice cream scoop for even portions).
4. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Make the chocolate buttercream frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer or stand mixer until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency (it should be smooth and spreadable).
6. Frost the cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a knife, spoon, or piping bag to spread or pipe the frosting onto each cupcake.
7. Serve and enjoy:
- Enjoy your delicious, moist chocolate cupcakes with a rich and creamy frosting!
These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, a casual get-together, or just a chocolatey treat for yourself!
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