Rich Chocolate Cupcakes A Simple Delight
A rich and moist chocolate cupcake recipe that's incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes are tender, full of chocolate flavor, and topped with a creamy chocolate buttercream frosting.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt regular table salt
- 2 cups hot water
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar distilled or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Buttercream Frosting or use your favorite frosting
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pans with liners (about 30).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another large mixing cup, combine hot water, vegetable oil, vinegar, instant coffee (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth with a few lumps.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare chocolate buttercream frosting as desired and frost the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
These cupcakes keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. For best taste, allow refrigerated cupcakes to come to room temperature before serving.