Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a creamy cocoa frosting—a fun, delicious treat for any chocolate lover!
Total Time
33 mins
Ratings
4.8 from 10 votes
Difficulty:
Beginner
Servings:
12
Description
Indulge in moist chocolate cupcakes topped with smooth, creamy cocoa frosting. These treats are rich in chocolate flavor, perfectly fluffy, and ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a party, a snack, or just because!
Ingredients
195g flour
30g cocoa powder
3/4tsp baking powder
150g brown sugar
3 eggs
120g butter
30g sunflower oil
60g yogurt
2tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 160ºCPlace 12 large muffin cases in a cupcake tray.
2
Prepare Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, cocoa, baking powder, soft brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Use a whisk to break up any lumps of sugar.
3
Mix Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, melted salted butter, sunflower oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
4
Combine Wet and Dry IngredientsPour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined.
5
Fill Cupcake CasesDivide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cases.
6
BakePlace the cupcake tray on the middle shelf of the preheated oven. Bake for 17 to 18 minutes, or until a skewer or cocktail stick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out with a few cake crumbs stuck on it, indicating they are done.
7
Cool and EnjoyAllow the cupcakes to cool in the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, enjoy them as they are or with your favorite toppings or frostings.