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Delicious chocolate cupcakes with creamy frosting on a decorative plate

Chocolate Cupcakes

Deliciously moist and rich chocolate cupcakes, perfect for any occasion, with the ability to adjust sweetness to your liking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 pcs eggs can be substituted with applesauce or mashed banana
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients together and mix until the batter is smooth.
Baking
  1. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.