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Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Soft and moist chocolate cupcakes with rich cocoa flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup hot water or coffee
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cupcake pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Add wet ingredients and mix.
  4. Stir in hot liquid.
  5. Fill liners and bake.
  6. Cool completely before serving or frosting.

Notes

  • Use hot coffee for a richer flavor
  • Do not overmix the batter
  • Cool before frosting
  • Store properly