Chocolatey Moist Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Cupcakes
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1 3/4 cups of plain flour
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1 3/4 cups of white sugar
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3/4 cup of rich cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons of baking soda
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1 teaspoon of baking powder
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 cup of either canola oil or coconut oil
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2 big eggs
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1 cup of buttermilk
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1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla essence
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1 cup of piping hot water
→ Chocolate Buttercream
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1 cup of butter, softened
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3/4 cup of cocoa powder
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3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
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2 to 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, whole milk, or half-and-half
→ Garnish
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Chocolate curls, mini chips, or sprinkles
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and make sure the middle rack is in place.
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In a big bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. If you’ve got a sifter, that’ll help get rid of any lumps.
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In a second bowl, beat the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until everything looks smooth. A minute or so should be enough.
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Slowly pour the dry mixture into the wet one, stirring gently as you go. Once blended, add the hot water and keep mixing until it all combines. The batter may look thin, but that’s what makes them moist!
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Line your cupcake trays with paper liners and spritz them lightly with some cooking spray. Fill each liner roughly 3/4 full with batter.
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Stick the cupcakes in the oven for 18 to 22 minutes. They should be done when a toothpick poked in the middle comes out clean, without any wet batter.
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Take the cupcakes out of the oven and let them cool completely before putting on the frosting.
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While waiting for the cupcakes to cool, mix the softened butter and cocoa powder together. Add in the powdered sugar bit by bit, tossing in a little cream as well. Beat it until the texture turns fluffy. Add more cream if needed till it spreads easily.
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Once the cupcakes are cool to the touch, swipe or pipe chocolate buttercream generously on top. Add some chocolate curls, chips, or your favorite toppings to finish them off.
# Notes:
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Letting the cupcakes sit overnight in a sealed container makes them even better.
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Adding hot water to the batter makes these cupcakes extra soft and moist.