Easy and Delicious Mini Chocolate Cupcakes
These Mini Chocolate Cupcakes are perfectly moist, fluffy, and full of rich chocolate flavor! Top with your favorite buttercream - these cupcakes are the perfect treat for chocoholics.
Servings: mini cupcakes
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 1 ¼ cup warm water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a mini cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Mix the Batter
- In the same bowl, make a well in the center.
- Add eggs, egg yolk, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and warm water.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cupcakes
- Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs or clean.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite buttercream and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the cupcakes moist.
- These cupcakes pair well with chocolate, vanilla, or cream cheese frosting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Serving: 1gCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 31IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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