Description
Delightful moist chocolate cupcakes that are rich, soft, and perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the melted dark chocolate once it cools slightly.
- Fill the cupcake liners with batter, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting by mixing melted chocolate, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag.
- Enjoy your moist chocolate cupcakes!
Notes
Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg