Description
A foolproof recipe for the richest, most decadent chocolate cupcakes with a tender and moist crumb.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot brewed coffee
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
Step 2: Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 3: Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Step 4: Carefully stir in hot coffee by hand until the batter is smooth.
Step 5: Pour batter into liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
Step 6: Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Notes
Ensure all cold ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better rise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
