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The Best Chocolate Cupcakes

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Item# WLRECIP-167

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 Instructions Reviews

Ingredients

Cupcakes

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

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

2 cupcake pans
Cupcake liners
Mixing bowls
Electric stand mixer or hand mixer
Cooling rack
Spatula
Decorating bag
Tip 1M

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.