Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting: Best Recipe for Home Bakers
Learn how to make delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
- 2 tablespoons milk for frosting
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with vanilla frosting.
Notes
- These cupcakes are best enjoyed within a few days, but they can be stored in an airtight container.
- For added flavor, try mixing in chocolate chips before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Frosting