09, 2023
It’s possible to make easy chocolate cupcakesfrom scratch.
These cupcakes are moist, rich and made with simple ingredients.
I know baking can sometimes be intimidating.
If you want a high-quality chocolate cupcake, look for high-qualitycocoa powder.
Butter is another essential ingredient.
Youll want to find a brand with a higher fat content for the best results.
The other important ingredient in this recipe is buttermilk.
Buttermilk will create a light and tender baked good, ideal for cupcakes.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Then, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
The next step is to combine the buttermilk and water.
(you might also usecoffee instead of waterfor a richer chocolate flavor.)
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk and water, beating well after each addition.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
(Dont overfill!)
Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners sugar until smooth.
Beat in melted chocolate, milk, vanilla and salt.
Frost cupcakes; garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
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Easy Chocolate Cupcake Tips
Here are a few common questions people run into when making chocolate cupcakes.
How can I make cupcakes fluffier?
When preparing your batter, be sure that your ingredients are at room temperature,especially the eggs.
Room temperature eggs mix better and rise more easily.
Dont overmix the batter, as you might burst the air pockets that keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.
How can I tell if theyre finished baking?
Can I make chocolate cupcakes without liners?
If you dont have liners, you might easily make cupcakes without them.
The steam in the container will create sticky tops and will make it hard for the frosting to stick.
(This can often stick to the top of the cupcakes.)
Can I refrigerate cupcakes?
Its not ideal and can dry out the cupcakes quicker.
Youll also want to frost and eat your cupcakes within 2 days of making them.
Can I freeze cupcakes?
First, allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
Then, wrap them individually in plastic wrap.
after you snag each cupcake wrapped, place into an airtight container or zip-close bag.
Be sure not to put anything on top of the cupcakes to avoid squishing them.
For best results, do not freeze for more than 3 months.
I like to make mini chocolate cupcakes if there is more than one dessert featured.
I like to play around with other frostings for these cupcakes, likecream cheese frostingfor a rich flavor.
Can I make vegan chocolate cupcakes?
This recipe forvegan chocolate cupcakesuses coconut milk and dairy-free margarine to create cupcakes that taste equally delicious.
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