The Best Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

If you’re looking for the ultimate chocolate indulgence, these chocolate cupcakes are your answer. With their rich flavor and soft, moist texture, they’re perfect for any chocolate lover. Sometimes, simplicity reigns supreme, and these cupcakes deliver that pure chocolate experience without distractions.

The Best Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

These are quite possibly the best chocolate cupcakes I’ve ever had. One day I had a craving for a simple chocolate cupcake—not one that’s paired with fruit or caramel, but just pure chocolate. Sometimes simple is best, and this recipe is about as straightforward as it gets. It definitely satisfied my craving and was so good that I baked a second batch for J to take to work.

Notes on Ingredients

For these chocolate cupcakes, you’ll need:

• Cupcake Base: The combination of flour and cocoa powder creates a tender crumb, while the bicarbonate of soda provides lift.
• Butter: Ensures a rich flavor and moist texture.
• Caster Sugar: Fine sugar dissolves quickly, contributing to the lightness of the cupcakes.
• Eggs: Essential for binding the ingredients together.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds depth to the flavor.
• Milk and Hot Water: The hot water helps to bloom the cocoa powder, enhancing its chocolatey flavor.

How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients, then the milk, followed by the remaining dry ingredients and hot water.
5. Divide the mixture evenly into 12 cupcake cases.
6. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

How to Serve Chocolate Cupcakes

Frost the cooled cupcakes with a rich chocolate frosting. You can pipe it on for a beautiful presentation and add sprinkles for a festive touch. These cupcakes are delightful served alone or as part of a dessert platter.

How to Store Chocolate Cupcakes

Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you need to keep them longer, consider refrigerating them, but allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best taste.

FAQs About Chocolate Cupcakes

The Best Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in these rich chocolate cupcakes, perfect for any occasion. With a simple yet decadent recipe, each bite offers a moist, chocolatey delight topped with smooth chocolate frosting. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, these cupcakes are a must-try for chocolate lovers!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Cooling Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

  

For the cupcake

• 185 g flour
• 50 g cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 113 g butter
• 200 g caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup or 125mls milk
• 1/2 cup or 125ml hot water

For the frosting

• 150 g butter
• 160 g icing sugar
• 25 g cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 115 g dark chocolate melted
• 2 tablespoons cream

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 180C.
• Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add in the eggs, one at a time and then the vanilla extract.
• Add half of the dry ingredients then the milk.
• Add the remaining dry ingredients then the hot water.
• Divide the mixture into 12 cupcake cases.
• Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Allow to cool completely before frosting.
• To make the frosting, beat the butter and icing sugar together until smooth.
• Add the cocoa powder followed by the melted chocolate and mix well.
• Finally add in the cream and whisk further until the icing is smooth and glossy.
• Pipe the chocolate icing on top of the chocolate cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

Keyword Baking, Chocolate, Cupcakes