Description
Rich, fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Melt dark chocolate and stir into the batter.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cupcakes for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make frosting by mixing melted chocolate and butter, then adding powdered sugar.
- Frost the completely cooled cupcakes with the chocolate frosting.
- Enjoy and serve at room temperature.
Notes
These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, dessert, baking, sweet treat