Delicious Chocolate cupcakes – By Malsha – eLanka
Chocolate cupcakes are delicious treats loved by many! They are small, individual-sized cakes with a rich chocolate flavor, often topped with frosting or other sweet decorations. Here’s a basic recipe for making chocolate cupcakes:
Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup hot water or coffee (hot water enhances the chocolate flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing the batter.
- Pour in the hot water or coffee and stir until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal for chocolate cupcakes.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once your chocolate cupcakes are cooled, you can decorate them with your favorite frosting, chocolate ganache, sprinkles, or any other toppings you prefer.
Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cupcakes!
