Chocolate Cupcakes
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (41g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable or canola oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature or almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Line a second pan with 2 liners for extra
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla together until combined.
- Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Then half of the buttermilk/almond milk.
- Gently whisk for a few seconds. Repeat with the remaining wet ingredients and buttermilk. Stir until just combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour or spoon the batter into the liners. Fill only halfway to avoid spilling over the sides or sinking.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost cooled cupcakes however you'd like.