Description
Delightful chocolate cupcakes with a rich, velvety flavor and moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
- Mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.
- Carefully add the boiling water and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Top with your favorite frosting before serving, if desired.
Notes
These cupcakes can be served plain or with various frostings like chocolate ganache or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg