The Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes to Knock Your Socks Off
There are countless cupcake recipes out there, and nothing is more frustrating than trying one that flops. This tried-and-true recipe never fails! Its rich chocolate flavor gives your custom cupcakes a luxurious, high-end taste—without the high-end price tag. Dream of starting a Texas home bakery? With Homebaked Nearby, you can easily sell your custom cookies, birthday cookie cakes, and custom cupcakes online in Texas today!
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Homemade Chocolate Custom Cupcakes for Homebakers & Dessert Lovers
Ingredients:
2 cups cake flour (or all-purpose)
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup vegetable oil (or avocado oil for soy-free)
1 cup milk
1 cup warm filtered water
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together.
- Gradually add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Slowly add the warm water to the mixture. Violà! You're done!
- Fill cupcake liners slightly more than halfway and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes fully cool before frosting.
*This recipe makes enough for 24-30 cupcakes, or fewer if you prefer Texas-sized! Not all cupcake liners are created equal. You'll want to use ones that do not allow grease to seep through. Here are some wonderful custom cupcake liners that will make your custom cupcakes pop!
Homemade Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for Custom Cupcakes
Every Easter and birthday party ended with Grandma Joann’s homemade chocolate buttercream frosting atop cupcakes. Sharing this recipe is like sharing a piece of her love. Enjoy its simplicity and rich, velvety flavor!
Ingredients:
1 cup salted butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-6 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter on medium for 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time until well combined.
- Slowly add the cocoa powder and mix for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and heavy cream. Mix for an additional 2 minutes.
Makes enough frosting for 24-30 cupcakes or a 6'' three-layer custom cake. Here is another wonderful recipe for chocolate buttercream frosting.