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Classic Chocolate Cupcakes

Prep Time

20 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

20 min

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Classic Chocolate Cupcakes

Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes topped with silky chocolate buttercream frosting.

1Ingredients

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12
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

  2. 2

    Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; beat well.

  3. 3

    Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin).

  4. 4

    Fill liners 2/3 full.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cool and frost with chocolate buttercream.

Baker's Tips

  • Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor
  • Use Dutch-process cocoa for deeper color