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easy chocolate cupcakes recipe
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Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

This easy chocolate cupcakes recipe is great for kids learning to bake on their own. Delicious too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: International
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 178kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 100 g self-raising flour (½ cup)
  • 40 g tbsp cocoa powder (2.5 tbsp)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 150 g butter (⅔ cup)
  • 150 g soft light brown sugar (¾ cup)
  • 3 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 180C / 350F. Line a muffin tray with cupcake cases.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  • Add one egg, together with one tablespoon of the flour mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Add the second egg with one tablespoon of the flour mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Fold in the rest of the flour mixture until well mixed together.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to divide the mixture between the cupcake cases.
  • Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when dipped into the middle of the cupcake.
  • Leave to cook in the tray for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 207mg | Sugar: 11g