Description
Experience the joy of baking with these decadent homemade moist chocolate cupcakes. Each bite offers a rich chocolate explosion complemented by a fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, casual gatherings, or just because, these cupcakes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Let the aroma fill your kitchen and create lasting memories as you whip up this delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water into the wet mixture to keep it thin.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture gently until no lumps remain—avoid overmixing for fluffiness.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (approximately 55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg