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Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

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Chocolate fudge cupcakes are moist, rich, and deeply chocolatey treats with a soft crumb and fudgy center, topped with creamy chocolate frosting for the ultimate indulgence.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
  • 1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder or melted chocolate (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the melted chocolate until well incorporated.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Carefully pour in the hot water or coffee and gently mix until smooth.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack.
  10. To make the frosting, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder or melted chocolate, and cream, and whip until fluffy.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • Use hot coffee instead of water for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Add mini chocolate chips for extra fudginess.
  • Top with sea salt flakes or caramel drizzle for variation.
  • Frost just before serving if making ahead for the best texture.

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