Chocolate Cupcakes
Basic, easy and delicious these Chocolate Cupcakes are a staple recipe to have in your baking arsenal. Rich, fluffy and tasty! A classic treat.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time28 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14
Calories: 364kcal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 Tbs milk optional
- Chocolate sprinkles optional
Preheat oven to 350.
Line a 12 count cupcake pan with liners, set aside.
In bowl of stand mixer whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add in vanilla extract and eggs and beat until combined.
Add in milk, water and vegetable oil and mix until smooth.
Fill 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until domed and toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Meanwhile to make frosting beat together your butter and extracts until smooth.
Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until combined.
Add in milk 1 Tbs at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Place in large piping bag fitted with an open star tip and pipe swirls on top of cooled cupcakes.
Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles if desired.
Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg