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Cupcakes, Desserts · October 6, 2021

Chocolate Cupcakes from Scratch

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“Bake” it happen with these chocolate cupcakes (from scratch!)

 

Learn how to make these chocolate cupcakes from scratch, using the simplest ingredients!

Not to toot my own horn, but my homemade chocolate cupcakes are out of this world!

…or at least, that’s what my family tells me.

When it comes to baking, I love going the homemade route. My chocolate cupcakes from scratch are easy to whip up – so there’s no need to be intimidated with my recipe.

From Cake to Cupcake

Recipes for cupcakes and cakes are definitely interchangeable. Cupcakes are just smaller forms of cakes! I often get asked, “Can I use a chocolate cupcake recipe to make a cake?” And YES! Normally, you just have to double the batch. So for my chocolate cupcake recipe, just use 2x the ingredients and it should fill 2 standard round 9-inch pans.

Ladies and gents, this is the only cupcake recipe you'll ever need. I present to you my Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe.

How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes From Scratch

I think every family needs a classic chocolate cupcake recipe in their repertoire. What’s best is that this recipe doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. On top of your regular cupcake ingredients like flour, eggs, milk, etc., ½ cup of good quality cocoa powder is all you need to bring this dessert to life. Read below for our recipe!

Ladies and gents, this is the only cupcake recipe you'll ever need. I present to you my Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe.
Ladies and gents, this is the only cupcake recipe you'll ever need. I present to you my Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe.
Ladies and gents, this is the only cupcake recipe you'll ever need. I present to you my Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe.

Chocolate Cupcakes from Scratch

Every family needs a classic recipe for chocolate cupcakes! These are easy peasy to put together and you likely already have the ingredients in your pantry.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

To Decorate

  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp milk
  • Chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Line a muffin pan with paper cupcake liners (hint: when I’m using plain paper liners, as opposed to the ones with an aluminium lining, I double them!). Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In an electric stand mixer, start beating egg and sugar on medium speed. While that is mixing, sift your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add vegetable oil and milk into your egg and sugar mixture. Continue mixing.
  • Slowly add your dry ingredients to your wet ingredients, one third at a time. Mix thoroughly.
  • Once all of the ingredients are combined, add boiling water and mix. This will make the batter runny – exactly how you want it to be!
  • Pour batter into your lined muffin pan, about 1/4 cup for each section.
  • Bake 13-15 minutes and allow to cool on a wire rack.
  • With an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Your buttercream frosting is complete once it forms semi-stiff peaks.
  • Using a piping bag, frost each cupcake. Top with chocolate chips and enjoy!
Keyword chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate cupcakes, cupcakes

In: Cupcakes, Desserts · Tagged: chocolate, chocolate cupcakes, cupcakes, desserts

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Comments

  1. Susan Carraretto says

    September 29, 2018 at 1:46 am

    They are truly picture perfect! And look almost too good to eat. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Melissa Chapman says

    September 29, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    I generally don’t bake from scratch but i can use premade mixes sometimes. You do give a great recipe for those cupcakes and they look fantastic so I might try it.

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    September 29, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    They look wonderful. I love the tiny kisses on top! I am not a baker, but I do love creating fun recipes my family enjoys. I’m sure my husband wishes I were a baker though because he’s the one with the sweet tooth.

    Reply
  4. candy says

    September 29, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    Well if I am craving a chocolate treat I know what I can make now. These would go so fast and I would always have to make a double batch.

    Reply
  5. Ronnie says

    September 30, 2018 at 9:43 am

    This looks very simple to make and delicious! There’s no going wrong with chocolate cupcakes. Can’t wait to try these.

    Reply
  6. Crystal says

    September 30, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    Oh man this looks delicious! I just started an autoimmune diet but I’m wondering if I can sub out a few of the ingredients and try this!

    Reply
  7. Anosa Malanga says

    October 1, 2018 at 1:55 am

    Glad I was able to stumble upon your website. This is a nice recipe and maybe I can make this on our upcoming Halloween party. I will just add some spooky vibes on the design then.

    Reply
  8. Ave says

    October 1, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    These cupcakes look mouthwatering! I haven’t baked cupcakes for a while but my family really loves them! I pinned the recipe and will try to make some at the weekend!

    Reply
  9. Mary Edwards says

    October 1, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    Give me ALL the chocolate. These look delicious. I think I’ll have one with a cup of chocolate milk!

    Reply
  10. Melanie Walsh says

    October 2, 2018 at 4:40 am

    I’m so thrilled I’m raising my daughters to be kind and hard-working. But I’m also proud that they are chocoholics too! We are all going to love these cupcakes!

    Reply

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