Black Magic Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup strong black coffee (hot)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two standard 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners to ensure the cupcakes don’t stick and are easy to remove after baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Ensure there are no large lumps of cocoa or flour before moving to the next step.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer for about two minutes. The batter will be thick at this stage.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully pour in the hot coffee. Stir by hand or on low speed until just combined. Note: The batter will be very thin and watery; this is normal and is what makes the cupcakes so moist.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes. Test with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pans for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Let them cool completely before applying your favorite frosting, such as chocolate buttercream or cream cheese icing.