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chocolate cupcakes moist

This is the BEST Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe Ever that is moist, soft, tender and super chocolatey with silky chocolate buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 30
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt not kosher, just regular table salt
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons distilled or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Buttercream Frosting or use your favorite

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pans with liners (about 30).
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine water, oil, vinegar, instant coffee (if using), and vanilla in a large mixing cup.
  4. Whisk to combine, then add to the dry ingredients and whisk just until the batter comes together. A few lumps are okay.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  6. While the cupcakes are cooling, make desired frosting. Frost as desired.

Notes

The richest, most decadent chocolate cupcakes ever! You'll never make another chocolate cupcake again once you've had these.