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Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Classic Chocolate Cupcake Recipe that's perfect cupcake recipe for any occasion! Fluffy and moist basic cupcake batter with a chocolate frosting
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 18 cupcakes
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, measured then sifted
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup oil
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until combined. Add the milk, sour cream, vanilla extract and oil and combined.
  • Add in the dry ingredients and gently mix until combined. With a cookie scooper or ¼ measuring cup, divide the batter between the 18 cupcake liners.
  • Bake the cupcakes at 350°F for about 16-18 minutes or until golden. Remove from the pan and cool on a cooling rack.
  • Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, top with the frosting then decorate and serve.