If you're looking for an easy and delicious chocolate cupcake recipe, then look no further! This recipe is perfect for those who don't like coffee or don't have any on hand. These cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and chocolatey with a rich and creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting that will satisfy any chocolate lover's sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dutch-process cocoa powder
- Sift and whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Measure and sift 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, add the cocoa powder to a heat-proof bowl and then pour hot water over it. Stir until the cocoa powder is completely dissolved. Allow it to cool down to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together vegetable oil and sugar until just combined.
- Add eggs one at a time mixing well until smooth and light in color.
- Add vanilla extract and mix to incorporate.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat on low until combined.
- Check if the mixture of cocoa powder and water has reached room temperature and then add to the ingredients and mix on low with an electric mixer or a spatula.
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to portion out the batter into the cupcake liners and fill each one about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese with butter, salt, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until well combined.
- Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder and mix on low until well-blended.
- Frost cool cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting.
- The right balance of wet and dry ingredients is key to achieving moist cupcakes.
- Adding in some kind of fat, such as vegetable oil or butter, can help keep cupcakes moist.
- Proper mixing of ingredients can also help ensure that cupcakes turn out moist and not dry.
- Both oil and butter can be used in cupcakes, and which one is better is a matter of personal preference.
- Oil can help keep cupcakes moist and tender, while butter can add flavor and richness.
- Some recipes may call for a combination of oil and butter to get the best of both worlds.
- Using high-quality ingredients can make a big difference in the taste and texture of cupcakes.
- Proper measuring and mixing of ingredients can help ensure that cupcakes turn out light and fluffy.
- Baking cupcakes at the correct temperature and for the right amount of time can also help them turn out perfect.
