This perfectly moist and rich Chocolate Cupcake recipe has a luxurious chocolate flavor and is topped with a silky smooth, decadent chocolate buttercream frosting. The best Chocolate Cupcakes you’ll ever try! Perfect for any celebration or as a special treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
For the chocolate cupcakes
- ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
- ½ cup boiling water
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the chocolate frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup dutch processed cocoa powder sifted
- ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
Decorations
- sprinkles or semi – sweet chocolate curls
Instructions
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