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Ultimate Double Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Ultimate Double Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, moist, and filled with intense chocolate flavor. Perfect for chocolate lovers craving a decadent dessert, these homemade cupcakes feature a tender crumb with semi-sweet chocolate chips folded throughout, making each bite irresistibly delicious. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they pair wonderfully with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to ensure even baking and easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to evenly distribute all leavening agents and cocoa.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cupcakes dense.
  5. Add Hot Liquid: Carefully stir in the hot water or hot coffee to the batter, creating a smooth consistency and enhancing the chocolate flavor.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter, adding bursts of chocolate in every bite.
  7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising while baking.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
  9. Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute sour cream or plain yogurt for buttermilk if needed.
  • For a richer flavor and more intense chocolate taste, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • These cupcakes pair wonderfully with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence.

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