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Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

These chocolate cupcakes are decadent and moist! Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon regular table salt
  • 2 cups hot water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons distilled or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, combine the hot water, vegetable oil, vinegar, instant coffee granules (if using), and vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Step 7: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
  9. Step 9: Once completely cool, frost with your favorite chocolate buttercream frosting.

Notes

  • For vegan options, replace the vegetable oil with melted coconut oil.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • If freezing, wrap each cupcake individually to maintain freshness.