Chocolate Cupcakes
Decadent chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy chocolate frosting and mini marshmallows, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Mini marshmallows (for topping)
- Chocolate frosting (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully, creating a thinner batter.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting and top with mini marshmallows.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use decorative plates for serving and consider pairing with cold milk or coffee for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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