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Decadent chocolate muffins on a white cake stand with parchment cupcake wrappers.

Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line your muffin pan with paper liners to get ready for the batter.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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  • Combine the wet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
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  • Bring the batter together. Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined and smooth.
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  • Fill the liners. Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
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  • Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 144mgFiber: 1g
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