Ultimate Double Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with these rich and moist double chocolate cupcakes. Perfect for any occasion, these decadent treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 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:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee
Add-in:
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Blend Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in hot water or coffee until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting if desired.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, top with chocolate ganache or your favorite chocolate buttercream.
- Using coffee instead of water enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
