Description
A delightful recipe for chocolate cupcakes, perfect for sharing with a friend or loved one, creating sweet memories and enjoying cozy moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with two cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with chocolate buttercream or serve plain, as preferred.
Notes
For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate dessert, baking for two, easy cupcakes, shared treats