Easy Moist Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey treat with these Easy Moist Chocolate Cupcakes! Perfectly rich, decadently soft, and oh-so-simple to make, these cupcakes are a must-try for chocolate lovers. Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and a touch of boiling water for extra moisture, this quick recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The batter bakes up into perfectly fluffy cupcakes in under 20 minutes, yielding 12 irresistibly tender treats. Whether you're whipping them up for a birthday, holiday, or weeknight dessert, these cupcakes shine with your favorite frosting—or enjoy them as-is for an understated decadence. This is the go-to recipe for easy homemade cupcakes that never fail to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 2052 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.5 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.9 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 2208 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
