Description
These super moist chocolate cupcakes are rich, fluffy, and full of deep chocolate flavor, topped with creamy chocolate buttercream for a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk at room temperature
- Chocolate buttercream for decorating
- Sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners. Line 2 more liners in a second pan to make 14 cupcakes total.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add half of the wet mixture and half of the buttermilk to the dry ingredients and gently whisk until combined. Add the remaining wet mixture and buttermilk and whisk again until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the liners, filling each halfway. Bake for 18–21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with chocolate buttercream using a piping bag or knife. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better consistency.
- Use sour cream instead of buttermilk for an even moister texture.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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