Best Chocolate Cupcakes
A quick and simple cupcake recipe that is perfect for any occasion. These Chocolate Cupcakes are moist and rich in chocolatey flavours.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup freshly brewed, hot strong coffee
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk, room temperature
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Add cocoa powder and coffee to a large bowl and stir until cocoa powder is fully dissolved.
- Add sugar and vegetable oil to cocoa and coffee mixture and stir well.
- Using electric mixer, blend in milk and egg, Mix until well blended.
- In separate bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir to combine.
- Beat mixture on low speed for 1 minute, switch to medium speed and continue beating for 4-5 minutes.
- Fill prepared muffin cups about ⅔ full.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre of cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely on wire racks before decorating.