Chocolate Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes are super moist and bursting with rich, chocolaty flavor. Top with your favorite frosting for any party or special event.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1.3333333730698 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.

Step 2

Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk; beat well. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving or frosting.