Description
Delight in rich chocolate cupcakes that balance sweetness with a hint of bitterness, perfect for sharing with a loved one.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry mixture, stirring until combined; some lumps are okay.
- Line a muffin tray with two cupcake liners and fill them about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Frost as desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try adding a dash of espresso or using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. You can also substitute non-dairy milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate cupcakes, baking, dessert, small batch, cupcake recipe