Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a silky chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 0.5 cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt.
- 3
Add 1 cup water, 0.5 cup oil, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until just combined; batter will be thin.
- 4
Divide batter evenly among the 12 liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 5
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- 6
For the frosting, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 0.5 cup heavy cream in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 7
Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Optionally, swirl with a toothpick for a decorative effect.
Tools you’ll need
- muffin tin
- paper liners
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- toothpick
- wire rack
- spatula
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