Chocolate Cupcakes (Moist and Fluffy Chocolate Cupcakes)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: Dutch-processed cocoa

Carob powder is caffeine-free and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and natural sweetness.

chocolate frosting

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt frosting

💰Cheaper: store-bought frosting

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Set the bowl with dry ingredients aside.

In another bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the wet ingredients: 3 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil on medium-low until well combined.

Add 1 cup boiling water to the wet mixture and mix a little further.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, whisking by hand until combined. If using a stand mixer, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until well combined. The batter will be quite thin, which is normal.

Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with batter; this recipe makes about 25 to 26 cupcakes, but the creator baked 24.

Bake the cupcakes at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely.

To make the chocolate whipped cream, use ready to whip whipping cream and mix it on high speed until soft peaks form. Then add unsweetened cocoa powder and whip until stiff peaks form.

Melt candy melts to create chocolate decorations and make chocolate crumbles (optional).

Use a piping tip to pipe the whipped cream onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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