Delicious Chocolate Cupcake Recipe (Makes 12 Cupcakes)

May 02, 2023 Post a Comment

Meg's Food! Triple Chocolate Cupcakes Meg's Food! from megsfood.com

Chocolate cupcakes are a favorite among all ages. Whether you’re looking for a delicious treat to bring to a party or just a sweet indulgence on a lazy afternoon, this easy chocolate cupcake recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your cravings. Rich and chocolatey, this cupcake recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and mix until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla, sour cream, and cocoa powder and mix until combined.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each cup about ⅔ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Once the cupcakes have cooled, you can frost them with your favorite frosting. I love to top mine with a simple chocolate buttercream.

Equipment

1 medium bowl
1 large bowl
Whisk
Electric mixer
Spatula
12-cup muffin tin
Cupcake liners
Toothpick
Frosting of choice

Notes

For a richer, more chocolate-y cupcake, you can add an extra 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the batter. You can also add in chocolate chips or other mix-ins, such as nuts or dried fruit, for an added treat.