Homemade Moist Chocolate Cupcakes: The Best Indulgent Treats
Indulge in the rich and fluffy goodness of homemade moist chocolate cupcakes, perfect for any special occasion or a delicious treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of coffee to the batter.
- These cupcakes pair wonderfully with a chocolate ganache frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Moist Chocolate Cupcakes