Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe Video

Hey guys! So, a lot of you were asking me for written word/elaborations/recipes to accompany my videos. Whatdya know? I listened! Below is my video for super easy Chocolate Cupcakes (that can easily be filled into a cake pan instead). This to me, is the equivalent to a little black dress--classic and never goes out of style. Deep, dark Chocolate flavor crowned with milky White Buttercream? Ah, yes.

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Servings24Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

For the dry ingredients
 Flour1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs)
 Baking powder1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
For chocolate sauce
 Boiling water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Usweetened baking cocoa3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Instant espresso2 Teaspoon
For the wet ingredients
 Eggs2 Medium
 Whole fat buttermilk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Canola oil/Vegetable oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Vanilla2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 57

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6 g10%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g6.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 17 mg5.7%

Sodium 207.4 mg8.6%

Total Carbohydrates 29 g9.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g9.9%

Sugars 17.3 g

Protein 3 g6.3%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.5% Iron 9.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. In a bowl, put together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, stir to mix.
3. In a jug, mix together all the ingredients for chocolate sauce.

MAKING
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs using electric hand blender, add in buttermilk and beat well.
5. While still beating, stream in the oil and beat until well incorporated.
6. Pour in the chocolate sauce and vanilla and beat to mix.
7. Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate sauce mixture in3 to 4 batches, beating well after addition.
8. In 2 paper cup lined muffin trays, using ice cream scoop, equally drop the batter in each muffin case.
9. Bake in the oven for 17 to 33 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean.

FINALIZING
10. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

SERVING
11. Serve the cupcakes topped with butter cream if desired.

Editors Review

Chocolate cupcakes make decadent desserts as well as snacks perfect for your afternoon tea. Here is a quick way of making these bite-sized goodies. Topped with a simple buttercream, these cupcakes are sure to be party winners!
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