Chocolate cupcakes are a standard type of cupcake enjoyed by people of any age all over the world. Cupcakes make the ideal first baking experience. They're also delectable morsels to snack on for many an occasion. This article provides a few choices to bake from scratch.
Ingredients
- 5 oz / 150g butter, softened
- 5 oz (150g) superfine (caster) sugar
- 6 oz / 175g self-rising flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
- 2oz /50g chocolate chips (optional)
- 1.7 oz / 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
- Icing or sprinkles at the end if desired
- 1 cup flour (all-purpose/plain)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract/essence
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup superfine/caster sugar
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Chocolate cupcakes
This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Prepare the cake pan or tray by adding 12 cupcake papers. -
In a cup, break the eggs carefully, removing any shell that falls in. Using a fork, beat lightly.Advertisement
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Pour all the ingredients apart from the chocolate chips into a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs.
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Mix using an electric mixer. Mix for 2 minutes. Once the mixture appears light and fluffy, it is ready to transfer to the cake cases.
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Use a spoon or spatula to transfer the chocolate cake mixture to each cake case. Try to distribute it evenly.
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Sprinkle the chocolate chips into each individual patty. Gently fold through each cupcake.
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Place in the oven. Bake for 18–20 minutes. The cupcakes are ready when they have risen and are firm to the touch.
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Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes. Transfer the cakes to a wire cooling rack and leave until fully cooled. Top with icing/frosting once cool.
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Finished. Decorate them with sprinkles or other additions, if desired, to complete your tasty treats!Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Chocolate cupcakes made with oil
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Preheat the oven to 170ºC. Prepare the cupcake cases or silicone cupcake pan.
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Sift the flour and cocoa powder into one medium-sized bowl.
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Crack the egg and mix it into a separate bowl. Add the vanilla essence (extract).
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In the bowl you added the flour and cocoa powder to, transfer in the egg mixture. Add the water, oil, and milk now. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
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Using a tablespoon, add 2 or 3 tablespoons (29.6 or 44.4 ml) of batter to each cupcake case, according to the size.
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Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Remove when baked. Poke a toothpick in the middle of the cupcake to see if it is cooked. If it comes out with batter still sticking to it, put the cupcakes back for a little extra cooking until done.
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Allow to cool. If wished, frost the cupcakes or serve plain. Enjoy.Advertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I make chocolate brownies?QamarTop AnswererCheck out these helpful tips on how to make brownies on wikiHow.
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QuestionHow can I make icing for these cupcakes?QamarTop AnswererCheck out our article on how to Make Icing.
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QuestionDo chocolate cupcakes use the same recipe as a normal chocolate cake?Community AnswerIt can be the same recipe, but be warned that some cake recipes are very moist and can cause the cupcakes to fall apart. If this happens, use less milk or water in the mix, making sure to leave in any required eggs to help the cake rise.
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Tips
- Have a parent supervise if you are a child.Thanks
- Suitable icing includes chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, orange, etc.Thanks
- To make them extra richly chocolate tasting, substitute 3 to 4 tablespoons of flour to cocoa powder, and add chocolate chips as well.Thanks
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Warnings
- Always use oven mitts when handling hot items.Thanks
- Please note you cannot use the hot chocolate mixes, just natural cocoa powder.Thanks
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To make chocolate cupcakes, start by mixing together butter, superfine sugar, self-rising flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Then, whisk together 3 eggs and pour them over the rest of the ingredients. Mix everything together using an electric mixer for around 2 minutes, or until your batter is completely smooth. Next, use a spoon or spatula to transfer the batter into cupcake cups arranged on a baking sheet. Finally, bake your cupcakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes. To learn how to use oil instead of butter to make your cupcakes, scroll down!
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