Rich Chocolate Cupcake

The first chocolate cupcake recipe was published in 1903 in a cookbook called ‘The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book’ by Fannie Merritt Farmer.

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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Rich Chocolate Cupcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, 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: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened 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 Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• as needed for decoration Sprinkles

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 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 flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the frosting.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the powdered sugar mixture.
12. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
13. Enjoy your rich chocolate cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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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.