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Ultimate Double Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Ultimate Double Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with these moist and decadent double chocolate cupcakes. Perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat sugars, eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  4. Add Liquid: Pour in hot water or coffee, stir until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
  5. Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners, bake for 18–22 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra chocolatey finish, frost with chocolate ganache or your favorite chocolate buttercream.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg