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Easy Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

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A simple recipe for moist chocolate cupcakes using cocoa powder, perfect for beginners and everyday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter will be thin.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • For a tender crumb, do not overmix the batter after adding the wet ingredients.
  • To help the cupcakes dome, make sure your baking soda and baking powder are fresh.
  • These pair well with a simple chocolate buttercream frosting.

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