Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

Irresistibly moist and deeply chocolaty cupcakes topped with a rich chocolate buttercream frosting.

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420 cal / serving 52g net carbs 5g protein 22g fat Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min 12 servings

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Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

0.25 cup heavy cream
2 whole large eggs
0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup whole milk

Pantry

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.75 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp baking soda
1.5 cups granulated sugar
0.75 cup hot coffee or hot water
2.5 cups powdered sugar
0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
0.5 cup vegetable oil

Spices & Herbs

0.75 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined — do not overmix.

5. Stir in the hot coffee (or hot water). The batter will be thin; this is normal and is the secret to moist cupcakes.

6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

9. Make the frosting: Beat the softened butter with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

10. Add the cocoa powder and mix until combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with splashes of heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.

11. Mix in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream a tablespoon at a time; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.

12. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or a butter knife, and enjoy.

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