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Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with rich chocolate frosting. A classic dessert perfect for celebrations and everyday treats.

Difficulty Expert
Time 18 min
Servings 6
Ingredients 13
Steps 18
Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Cuisine not specified Updated 11/6/2009

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 pieces egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Instructions

18 cooking steps

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
  2. Put the cocoa powder in the bowl with the hot water and stir until dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Combine the butter and sugar in a separate mixing bowl and cream using an electric mixer until the texture becomes fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs while mixing continuously, then add the vanilla essence.
  5. Add half of the flour-baking powder-salt mixture and mix well.
  6. Add the remaining half of the flour mixture and continue mixing until all ingredients are well distributed.
  7. Pour in the cocoa mixture and continue mixing until the texture becomes smooth.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Line the cupcake pan with paper liners.
  10. Divide the batter evenly among the paper cups and bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
  12. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or by placing it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  13. Once melted, set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.
  14. Place the butter in a mixing bowl and cream using an electric mixer.
  15. Add the sugar and continue mixing until the texture becomes fluffy.
  16. Add the vanilla essence and melted chocolate, then mix thoroughly until the texture becomes smooth.
  17. Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag for a swirled effect, or use a spoon or spatula to spread the frosting.
  18. Serve with a smile. Share and enjoy!

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