Sour Cream Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate bliss with these irresistibly moist Sour Cream Chocolate Cupcakes. Perfectly balanced between rich cocoa flavor and a delicate, tender crumb, these cupcakes owe their luxurious texture to the addition of creamy sour cream and a touch of hot water that ensures the batter stays light and airy. With just 15 minutes of prep, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy bakers and chocolate lovers alike. Whether you top them with decadent chocolate frosting or enjoy them as-is, these homemade cupcakes are guaranteed to impress. Great for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you’re craving a chocolate fix, these cupcakes are a must-try! Perfectly portioned to make 12 servings, they’re a crowd-pleaser that will disappear in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 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 well combined.
Add the egg, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
Slowly pour in the hot water, stirring gently until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
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 cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.5 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 1863 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.2 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 2018 mg | 43% | |
*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.
