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Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

Close-up of a moist chocolate cupcake with rich chocolate frosting and chocolate sprinkles.
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Moist chocolate cupcakes are rich, tender, and incredibly satisfying, offering a soft crumb and deep chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or everyday indulgence, this recipe is easy, reliable, and customizable.

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose or Cake Flour – for structure and a tender crumb
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – gives rich chocolate flavor
  • Baking Soda and Baking Powder – ensure rise and fluffiness
  • Salt – enhances the chocolate and balances sweetness
  • Eggs – bind ingredients and add moisture
  • Buttermilk – provides acidity for softness and rich texture
  • Vegetable Oil – keeps cupcakes moist longer than butter
  • Vanilla Extract – adds depth and aroma
  • Hot Water or Coffee – blooms cocoa and deepens flavor
  • Sugar – sweetens and tenderizes the crumb

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Stir in hot water or coffee to create a smooth, slightly thin batter.
  6. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Chill for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use hot coffee instead of water to enhance chocolate depth.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a soft crumb.
  • Oil keeps the cupcakes moist even after a day or two.
  • Cool cupcakes fully before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Customize with fillings or flavored frostings for variety.

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