Cupcakes are a classic dessert that everyone loves. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. But, have you ever tried making your own chocolate cupcakes? If not, then you are in for a treat! This easy chocolate cupcake recipe is perfect for beginners and will have you whipping up delicious cupcakes in no time.
Ingredients
To make these delicious chocolate cupcakes, you will need the following ingredients: - 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 cups granulated sugar - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda - 1 teaspoon salt - 2 large eggs - 1 cup buttermilk - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 1 cup hot water
Optional:
If you want to add a little extra flavor to your chocolate cupcakes, you can add any of the following ingredients: - Chocolate chips - Chopped nuts - Shredded coconut - Crushed cookies
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients ready, it's time to start making your chocolate cupcakes. Follow these easy steps: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. 3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy. Then, add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. 4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Add the hot water to the batter and mix until it is smooth. 6. If you want to add any optional ingredients, mix them into the batter now. 7. Use a measuring cup or ice cream scoop to scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each one about 2/3 full. 8. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. 9. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
These chocolate cupcakes are delicious, but they are also relatively high in calories and sugar. Here is the nutritional information for one cupcake: - Calories: 280 - Fat: 11g - Carbohydrates: 44g - Sugar: 30g - Protein: 4g
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. - Don't overmix your batter, or your cupcakes will be tough and dry. - Use a high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor. - If you don't have buttermilk, you can use regular milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice added. - If you want to make your cupcakes look extra special, you can pipe frosting on top using a piping bag and tip.