Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
Baking
- 6
Fill Cupcake Liners
Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- 9
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 10
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 11
Frost the Cupcakes
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them using a piping bag or a knife for a more rustic look.