Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting: The Best Homemade Treat
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Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: milk, oil, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water until combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared cupcake tins, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the powdered sugar, butter, heavy cream, and vanilla until creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure light and fluffy cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg