Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this classic chocolate cupcake base recipe that promises rich, moist perfection. Delicate crumb and deep cocoa notes combine to create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare a cupcake pan by lining with paper liners and heat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Sift together the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – in a medium mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly blending after each egg to ensure a uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract, distributing the flavor evenly throughout the batter.
- Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully distribute the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to rest in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely, preventing further cooking and maintaining a tender crumb.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely for consistent texture and rise, using level cups and spoons to ensure accurate baking results.
- Room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter blend more smoothly, creating a lighter, more uniform cupcake crumb.
- Avoid overmixing batter after adding flour to prevent tough, dense cupcakes; stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg