Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the ultimate treat with these Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes, a recipe that delivers rich, chocolatey goodness in every bite! Made with simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, buttermilk, and a touch of boiling water for unparalleled moistness, these cupcakes are irresistibly tender yet lightweight. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and just the right amount of sweetness, they bake up in under 20 minutes, making them ideal for both last-minute dessert cravings and special celebrations. Top them with your favorite chocolate frosting for an extra layer of decadence, or enjoy their velvety texture plain. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, this easy chocolate cupcake recipe is guaranteed to become your go-to for show-stopping homemade treats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 piece large egg
- 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 well combined.
Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined, but do not overmix.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this helps make the cupcakes moist and tender.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1095 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1078 mg | 23% | |
*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.
