Name: Chocolate Cupcakes
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients: For the Cupcakes:; 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with knife; 1½ cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey’s; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1½ teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; ¼ cup vegetable oil; ¾ cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup boiling water; For the Frosting:; 8 ounces milk or semi-sweet chocolate, broken into small pieces (see note); 2½ sticks (20 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened but still cool; 1¼ cups Confectioners' sugar; ¾ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Hershey's; Pinch salt; ¾ cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

20m

This indulgent recipe for Chocolate Cupcakes features a moist and fluffy cocoa-flavored cake, topped with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting. With just the right amount of sweetness, these decadent treats are perfect for any chocolate lover.

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Ingredients

Servings: 24 cupcakes

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For The Cupcakes

1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with knife

1½ cups granulated sugar

¾ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey’s

¾ teaspoon salt

1½ teaspoons baking powder

¾ teaspoon baking soda

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

¼ cup vegetable oil

¾ cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ cup boiling water

For The Frosting

8 ounces milk or semi-sweet chocolate, broken into small pieces (see note)

2½ sticks (20 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened but still cool

1¼ cups Confectioners' sugar

¾ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Hershey's

Pinch salt

¾ cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

369kcal

18%
Fat

15g

0%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

57g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

43g

2%
Protein

4g

0%
Cholesterol

26mg

1%
Sodium

152mg

7%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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