Jul 17 2026
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Decadent Cupcakes Recipe

Inspired by GRUB Durham
Time45m
Serves12

Make Decadent Cupcakes Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Fill Cupcake Liners

    Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool

    Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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