Moist Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes

Moist Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes

from lifeloveandsugar.com
14 servings

These Moist Chocolate Cupcakes are made completely from scratch! The cupcake is made with oil and is so moist, it melts in your mouth with a fudgy frosting!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (207g) sugar
  • 6 tbsp (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk*
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water*
  • 1 1/4 cups (280g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 3 tbsp (22g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 cups (575g) powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2-4 tbsp heavy cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.

  2. 2

    To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large mixer bowl until smooth.