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unwrapped cupcake with chocolate frosting and chocolate sauce drizzled over top.
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The Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

The richest, most decadent chocolate cupcakes ever! You'll never make another chocolate cupcake again once you've had these.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 cupcakes
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pans with liners (about 30).
  • Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine water, oil, vinegar, instant coffee (if using), and vanilla in a large mixing cup.
  • Whisk to combine, then add to the dry ingredients and whisk just until the batter comes together. A few lumps are okay.
  • Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, make desired frosting. Frost as desired.

Video

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Notes

  • The original recipe in this post included this cooked frosting.
  • Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to keep them fresh. Once frosted, store at room temperature loosely covered.
  • You can also freeze unfrosted or frosted cupcakes.
  • The coffee granules are optional but help bring out the chocolate flavor, as does the hot water.
  • Do not use dutch process cocoa in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 148mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 2g

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