Description
Delightful chocolate cupcake magic begins with rich cocoa and smooth buttermilk, creating irresistible dessert perfection. Light, moist layers promise sweet indulgence you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Cake Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Cake Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in the tin.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundation.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, mixing completely after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each compartment approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Position the cupcake tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge without wet batter.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool entirely on a wire rack before applying frosting or serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to dense, tough cupcakes; stop mixing as soon as ingredients are combined.
- For lighter, fluffier cupcakes, sift dry ingredients before mixing to remove any lumps and incorporate more air.
- Customize the recipe by adding flavor variations like lemon zest, cocoa powder, or spices to create unique cupcake versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg