Perfectly rich, fluffy, and easy to make—these homemade chocolate cupcakes are a crowd favorite!
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 12 cupcakes)
🥣 Dry Ingredients
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
🥛 Wet Ingredients
• 1 cup (240ml) warm water (or milk for a richer taste)
• 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Set oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
Sift all dry ingredients into a bowl to remove lumps.
3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix water (or milk), oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
4️⃣ Make the Batter
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until smooth. (Avoid overmixing!)
5️⃣ Fill & Bake
Fill liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool Down
Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
🍫 Simple Chocolate Frosting
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
✨ To Prepare:
Beat everything together until smooth and fluffy, then pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.
💡 Tip: Chill the cupcakes slightly before frosting for cleaner, bakery-style results
