Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudge)
- 1 batch of chocolate fudge frosting
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. This ensures the cupcakes don’t stick and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no large lumps of cocoa remaining for a smooth batter.
- Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients – Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture on medium speed until well combined. The batter will be quite thick at this stage.
- Step 4: Incorporate Boiling Water – Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter. Stir by hand until the mixture is smooth. The boiling water helps dissolve the cocoa powder and creates a thin, silky batter that results in a moist crumb. If using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Step 5: Fill and Bake – Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Step 6: Cool and Frost – Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once they are cold to the touch, frost them with your favorite chocolate fudge frosting.
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