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The Best Chocolate Cupcakes
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The Best Chocolate Cupcakes
- Amount
- 24 cupcakes
- Prep Time
- 3 hr
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Total Time
- 1 hr
Our chocolate-chocolate cupcake recipe has double the flavor with a moist chocolate cake recipe and a rich chocolate buttercream frosting. Learn how to make chocolate cupcakes with this easy to follow step-by-step guide.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sour cream
Frosting
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- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1/4 cup milk
Tools
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- 2 cupcake pans
- Cupcake liners
- Mixing bowls
- Electric stand mixer or hand mixer
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
- Decorating bag
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Instructions
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Notes:
- Use a cookie scoop or decorating bag to more evenly fill the pan cavities for more uniform cupcakes.
- Customize your cupcakes! Swap out the chocolate buttercream for any of our delicious frosting recipes. Try the classic vanilla frosting, kick it up a notch with a rich mocha buttercream or try orange buttercream for a fresh twist.
How To
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