Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
Moist, rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a simple vanilla buttercream and a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for any occasion.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt.
Step 3
Add 0.5 cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup water. Mix until just combined; batter will be thin.
Step 4
Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes.
Step 5
Cool cupcakes in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6
For frosting: beat 0.5 cup softened butter with 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.
Tools you’ll need
- muffin tin
- paper liners
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- electric mixer
- wire rack
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