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Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

A moist and rich chocolate cupcake made with cocoa powder, buttermilk, and oil, providing a tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar (250g)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature (240ml)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined with no dry streaks remaining.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack before frosting or serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. You can add a tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and moist.

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