Description
Indulge in these rich and moist chocolate cupcakes that almost melt in your mouth, delivering a wonderful chocolate flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 6 tablespoons (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) hot water
- 1 ¼ cups (280g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
- 3 tablespoons (22g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 cups (575g) powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Blend the egg, milk (or buttermilk), vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry, whisking until just combined.
- Pour in the hot water and mix gently until the batter is smooth and consistent.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat the room temperature butter until creamy to prepare the buttercream.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar.
- Add a pinch of salt and enough heavy cream to achieve a smooth consistency, beating until fluffy.
- Pipe or spread the buttercream generously on top of the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute refined sugar with natural sweeteners or add nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg