Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

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Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

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  Prep Time: 25 minutes
  Cook Time: 20 minutes
  Total Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes
  Yield: 12-14 cupcakes
Ingredients
 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 2 large eggs, at room temperature*
 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable or canola oil (or melted coconut oil)
 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*

Topping

 Chocolate Buttercream or Vanilla Buttercream


 sprinkles (optional)

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake
liners. Line a second pan with 2 liners – this recipe makes about 14 cupcakes.
Set aside.

2. Cupcakes: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda,


and salt together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside. In a
medium bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla
together until combined. Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry
ingredients. Then half of the buttermilk. Gently whisk for a few seconds.
Repeat with the remaining wet ingredients and buttermilk. Stir until *just*
combined; do not overmix. The batter will be thin.
3. Pour or spoon the batter into the liners. Fill only halfway (this is
imperative! only halfway!) to avoid spilling over the sides or sinking.
4. Bake for 18-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes
out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting. I usually let them cool in
the pan.

5. Frost cooled cupcakes however you’d like. I used chocolate


buttercream and Wilton 1M piping tip for these pictured cupcakes. Top with
sprinkles, if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes
1. Make Ahead Instructions: You can prepare cupcakes 1 day in advance. Keep
cupcakes covered tightly at room temperature and frost the day of serving. Unfrosted cupcakes
can be frozen up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature
before frosting and serving. Frosting freezing instructions included in step 5.
2. Buttermilk: Buttermilk is required for this recipe. You can make your own DIY version of
buttermilk if needed. Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup.
Then add enough whole milk to the same measuring cup until it reaches 1/2 cup. (In a pinch,
lower fat or nondairy milks work for this soured milk, but the cupcakes won’t taste as moist or
rich.) Stir it around and let sit for 5 minutes. The homemade “buttermilk” will be somewhat
curdled and ready to use in the recipe.
3. Mini Cupcakes: Fill mini liners only halfway and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F
(177°C). Yields about 3 dozen.
4. Cake: Here’s a chocolate cake that is just as moist and chocolate-y.
5. Why Room Temperature? All refrigerated items should be at room temperature so the
batter mixes together easily and evenly. Read here for more information. If needed, you can use
whole milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice instead of buttermilk.
Fill a measuring cup with the lemon juice/vinegar then the rest with whole milk to reach 1/2 cup.

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