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21 days ago

Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

Recipe Details

Author Sally McKenney
Cook Time 18–21 minutes

Summary

Ultra-moist, deeply chocolate cupcakes made with oil, natural cocoa, and tangy buttermilk for a tender crumb. Exceptional with a tall swirl of chocolate buttercream and sprinkles.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners and line a second pan with 2 liners. Set aside.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until completely smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour half of the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, then add half of the buttermilk. Gently whisk for a few seconds. Repeat with the remaining wet ingredients and buttermilk, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Divide the batter between liners, filling each only halfway full (this is imperative to prevent overflow and sinking).

  6. 6

    Bake for 18–21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.

  7. 7

    Frost cooled cupcakes with chocolate buttercream and decorate with sprinkles as desired. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1/2 cup (41g) cocoa powder (unsweetened, natural)
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder or instant espresso
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable or canola oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk (at room temperature)
  • as needed chocolate buttercream (for decorating)
  • as needed sprinkles (for decorating)
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