Cupcake (chocolate) Recipe
Make Cupcake (chocolate) Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Add Chocolate Chips (Optional)
If using, fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- 7
Fill Cupcake Liners
Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
