Description
This classic Chocolate Cupcake recipe delivers moist, tender cupcakes with a rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any dessert occasion. Made with simple pantry staples and enhanced with hot coffee for depth, these cupcakes are easy to prepare and bake to perfection, making them a delightful treat for all ages.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee (to enhance chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and consistent.
- Incorporate Hot Liquid: Carefully stir in the hot water or hot coffee, which will thin the batter slightly and intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cupcakes are fully cooked.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents sogginess and prepares them for frosting.
Notes
- You can substitute the buttermilk with dairy-free milk and vinegar to make a vegan version of these cupcakes.
- For extra moisture and richness, add 2 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- These cupcakes pair beautifully with chocolate buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
