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The Ultimate Moist Chocolate Cupcakes From Scratch (Easy One-Bowl Recipe)

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Bake rich, moist chocolate cupcakes that taste better than any store-bought version. This easy, one-bowl recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee (or hot water)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. This is your one-bowl start.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed with a hand mixer or vigorously by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Carefully pour the hot coffee (or hot water) into the batter. Mix on low speed until the batter is smooth and thin. The batter will be very liquidy; this is correct for moist chocolate cupcakes.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Prepare your favorite chocolate buttercream frosting while the cupcakes cool.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously and serve your best chocolate cupcake recipe creation.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cupcakes taste like coffee. This is the secret to rich chocolate cupcakes.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For extra decadent chocolate cupcakes, you can add chocolate chips to the batter before baking.

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