Delicious Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These chocolate cupcakes have become my go to recipe whenever I need a quick dessert that actually tastes amazing. What I love most is how simple they are to make with ingredients you probably already have at home, plus they're ready in less than an hour from start to finish. The cocoa powder in these isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that are genuinely good for you. They're moist, fudgy, and perfect for any occasion without any fussy techniques or expensive ingredients required.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 237 mlall-purpose flour
- 710 mlcocoa powder
- 237 mlsugar
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 237 mlvegetable oil
- 237 mlwater
- 1 teaspoonvinegar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 2eggs
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, water, vinegar, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- 4
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
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