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Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

Easy chocolate cupcakes that are moist, rich, and fluffy. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or any sweet craving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 22 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

DRY INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt

WET INGREDIENTS

  • 16 tbsp unsalted butter 240 g, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 sticks / 1 cup)
  • 4 oz dark chocolate 120 g, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Put 12 cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.
  • Sift together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, and a pinch of salt into a bowl, then mix well.
  • In another large bowl, melt 1 cup butter and 4 oz of dark chocolate in the microwave (about 45 seconds, stir, then another 30 seconds). Stir until smooth.
  • Mix in 1 cup of cocoa powder.
  • Add 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of oil, 4 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tsp of vinegar. Stir until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until there are no lumps.
  • Pour the batter into the liners, filling them just over 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Take them out of the pan and let them cool on a rack.
  • Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and add sprinkles if desired.