Rich Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the decadence of these Rich Chocolate Cupcakes, a chocolate lover's dream! Made with unsweetened cocoa powder and a touch of buttermilk, these cupcakes boast an irresistibly rich and moist texture, while the addition of boiling water ensures a perfectly tender crumb. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for everyday baking or special occasions. Whether you enjoy them on their own or topped with creamy frosting, these cupcakes deliver a luscious chocolate flavor that's sure to impress. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this simple yet show-stopping dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, whisking gently until fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will become thin, but this is normal and helps create moist cupcakes.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared 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. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Enjoy your rich chocolate cupcakes as-is or top them with your favorite frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.9 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 199 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1870 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.3 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 2181 mg | 46% | |
*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.
