Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe For Your Sweet Cravings 🍫🧁

Kokila Chokkanathan
Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked chocolate cupcakes wafting through the kitchen. This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for beginners — yet still delicious enough to impress family and friends.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
Optional toppings: chocolate chips, sprinkles, or frosting

Step 1: Prep Your Oven and Pan

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • This ensures your cupcakes are light and fluffy.
Step 3: Cream butter and Sugar

  • In another bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry mix.
  • Slowly stir in boiling water to create a smooth, thin batter — this keeps cupcakes moist.
Step 5: Fill the Cupcake Liners

  • Pour the batter into liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Optional: sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking.
Step 6: Bake to Perfection

  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 7: Frost and Decorate

  • Frost with your favorite chocolate or vanilla frosting.
  • Add sprinkles, nuts, or cherries for a fun touch.
Tips for Extra Delicious Cupcakes

  • Room temperature ingredients mix better and give a lighter texture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter — it keeps cupcakes tender.
  • For extra chocolatey flavor, fold in 2 tbsp cocoa powder to frosting.
🎉 Ready to Serve: Your chocolate cupcakes are now soft, moist, and irresistibly chocolatey! Perfect for a cozy dessert, party treat, or simple snack with tea or coffee.

 

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