Simple Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these **Simple Chocolate Cupcakes**, a foolproof recipe perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, these cupcakes come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The secret to their ultra-moist texture? A splash of boiling water added at the end, ensuring a tender crumb every time. With a bake time of under 20 minutes, these decadent cupcakes are the ultimate quick treat for any occasion. Finish them off with your favorite frosting—chocolate for a double dose of richness or vanilla for a classic contrast. Ideal for birthdays, parties, or a weekday sweet craving, this simple cupcake recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.333 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon 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). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a hand whisk or electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures moist cupcakes.
Carefully pour or spoon the batter into 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 let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate or vanilla frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.9 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 1828 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.8 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1604 mg | 34% | |
*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.
