Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Servings 24 cupcakes
This Chocolate Cupcake Recipe is delicious and perfect for any occasion. The best part? It is so easy, it is practically foolproof.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened use plant based spread for a dairy-free option
- 1¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2¼ cups all purpose flour also known as plain flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda also known as bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1⅓ cups milk use coconut milk or other plant based milk for a dairy-free option
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fan ovens 325°F or 160°C.
- Line 2 x 12 cup cupcake tins with paper liners.
- Cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients to the batter alternately with the milk, using two additions of dry ingredients and two of milk.
- Beat the mixture until everything is combined and the mixture is light and fluffy. This will take about two minutes. Scrape the bowl down from time to time.
- Divide the mixture between the cupcake tins, filling each cupcake about half full. An quick release ice cream scoop can work well for this, or put the batter into a measuring jug with a spout and pour the batter into the cupcake cases slowly and carefully.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the cupcakes comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and leave in the pans until the cupcakes are cool enough to handle.
- Remove the cupcakes from the cupcake pans and leave on wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- When completely cool, frost as desired. If you need the cupcakes to be dairy-free, be sure to use a dairy-free frosting.
Equipment
- 24 paper cupcake cases
- 1 electric mixer or use a handheld mixer or even a bowl and spoon
- 1 set of measuring cups or use a kitchen scale
- 1 Tala Icing Syringe for frosting, optional
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