Texas Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Texas Chocolate Cupcakes, a crowd-pleasing treat that combines ultra-moist texture with bold chocolate intensity. Made with a unique method of melting butter, water, and cocoa for a glossy, velvety batter, these cupcakes capture the essence of classic Texas sheet cake in handheld form. A hint of tanginess from sour cream and the option to garnish with melty milk chocolate chips make these cupcakes truly irresistible. Perfectly baked in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for chocolate lovers looking to impress at gatherings or simply satisfy a sweet craving. Whether you're hosting a party or treating yourself, Texas Chocolate Cupcakes promise an explosion of fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the water and cocoa powder until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly pour the cooled cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the batter and mix until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 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 tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, sprinkle the tops with milk chocolate chips while the cupcakes are still warm for a melty garnish.
Serve and enjoy your Texas Chocolate Cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.2 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.5 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 694 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 2766 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 709.0 g | 258% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 474.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.9 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 512 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 1653 mg | 35% | |
*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.
