Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes

The first cupcakes were baked in the early 19th century and were actually called ‘number cakes’ or ‘1234 cakes’ because the recipe called for one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, and four eggs.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoon Milk (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the prepared frosting.
12. Enjoy your decadent chocolate cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.