Moist Chocolate Cupcakes – Easy, Rich & Delicious
These easy chocolate cupcakes are rich, moist, and made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or everyday dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup buttermilk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup hot water or coffee
Frosting (optional):
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½ cup butter, softened
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1¾ cups powdered sugar
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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2 tbsp milk or cream
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl.
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Add egg, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until mostly smooth.
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Stir in hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin.
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Divide evenly in liners. Bake 18–22 minutes.
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Cool completely. Frost as desired.
Notes
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Use coffee for deeper chocolate flavor.
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Swap buttermilk with milk + vinegar if needed.
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Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze unfrosted.