The Most Amazing Chocolate Cupcake Recipe is moist, chocolatey perfection. These are the chocolate cupcakes you’ve been dreaming of!
We know how much everyone loves The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake. Thousands of rave reviews have poured in from all over the world. It truly is the perfect chocolate cake. We have now scaled back the recipe so that it is perfect for cupcakes, making an even two dozen.
This is the best chocolate cupcake recipe in the world and it’s pretty easy to make too. They are unbelievable moist, about as perfect as they come. No more boxed cake mixes! We have kept this recipe as simple as possible so that even an inexperienced baker can be successful with it.
TIPS AND TRICKS AND FAQ
- Q: Can I make this recipe into a two layer cake?
- A: Yes you can! This recipe will fill two, 9 inch cake rounds. It should bake for approximately 30-35 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
- Q: Do I have to use buttermilk? What is buttermilk? Is there a buttermilk substitute?
- A: Yes, buttermilk is necessary for this recipe. It has to do with the way it interacts with other ingredients. Buttermilk is the liquid leftover after churning butter. Check out my more in depth post about how to make buttermilk substitute.
- Q: Do you have a substitute for eggs?
- A: There are numerous options for substituting eggs in baking recipes. You can always try using one of those. A basic egg substitute for cupcakes is 1 tablespoon white vinegar + 1 teaspoon baking per egg.
- Q: Can I use a different frosting?
- A: You certainly can! You are also welcome to use any other frosting recipe that you like. This recipe includes a plain chocolate buttercream, or you can use a whipped chocolate ganache or a cream cheese buttercream.
- Q: Won’t the hot water cook the eggs?
- A: No, the hot water will not cook the eggs. You should be using hot water, not boiling water. Boiling water may cook the eggs.
- Q: Can I substitute coffee for the hot water?
- A: Yes you can. Coffee can enrich the flavor of chocolate and provide a more dark, and complex chocolate taste. Simply replace the water with hot brewed coffee.
- Q: What kind of cocoa powder did you use?
- A: We used Hershey’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder in order to use a brand that is most widely available for our readers. We are also fond of using higher quality cocoa powders like Ghiradelli’s or cocoa powders from specialty chocolatier shops, but those are pretty pricey. We don’t recommend using cheap store brands.
- Q: Can I make this recipe gluten free?
- A: Use gluten free flours at your own risk. Not all gluten free flours are equal and most don’t work as a straight forward substitute for all-purpose flour. We have not tested any gluten free flours in this recipe.
You should also check out my recipes for The Most Amazing White Cake and my Funfetti Birthday Cake. They can also be easily made into cupcakes.
Watch the video below where I walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and I’ve always got you covered with my very own cooking show. You can see the entire collection over on YouTube.
Can I add mini chocolate chips to the batter?
Should work!
I just want this in square pan, can I cut in half. My husband and I don’t need that much cake
Yes, you can cut the recipe in half
Made these for new years and they were awesome! Specifically the icing though soooooo good. I added a bit of champagne to the icing and it was great! Will definitely use this recipe again and again.
Champagne added to icing! NICE!!!
Was wondering if I should sift the flour, cocoa etc?
Nope!
I sifted all the dry ingredients, and the cupcakes came out perfectly.
I made these and they were fabulous! However, they all sunk in the middle. (All, not just a few) What did I do wrong? I live in high altitude Colorado, did that make them sink? I piped in extra frosting to cover the sunken middle.
Yes, it’s a high altitude problem.
Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon, decrease 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.
Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 0 to 2 tablespoons.
Increase liquid: for each cup, add 2 to 4 tablespoons.
Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.
I made these per recipe. live high altitude. WY didnt see the decrease tips however only
some of mine sunk in the middle. the frosting took care of that 🙂 I have made them
for Easter with edible grass and edible chicks on the top. will be a hit. I dont particularly like chocolate but admit
I did eat one that look the worse for wear. DELICIOUS
In my experience, living at high altitude, after living at sea level my whole life, over-mixing is the biggest culprit for the sinking in the middle problem.
Hello, Will the recipe for the chocolate buttercream frosting be enough to frost the 3 layer Bruce cake? I am making tonight for my husband’s birthday! My mouth is just watering…….can’t wait to have a bite!!
Thanks much-Lauri
You’ll need to double it.
If I make the cream cheese frosting do they meed to be refridgerated?
Yes, cream cheese frosting is supposed to be refrigerated.
iF YOU MAKE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING THEY DO NOT NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED! fROSTING HARDENS OVER TIME SOMETIMES, BECAUSE IT IS NOT JUST CREAM CHEESE NO FROSTING IS REQUIRED!!! WHEN I MAKE CAKE, IT DOESN’T NEED REFRIGERATED! THIS IS 100 PERCENT TRUE! UNLESS… YOU WANT COLD CAKE?!
OOPS CAPS LOCK SORRY!
The FDA recommends that cream cheese frostings be refrigerated. Sugar should act as enough of a preservative that it should be okay, but I cannot recommend against FDA standards. Liability and all that.
Hi! I wanted to make this cake using mini bundt cake pans. Is the cupcake recipe the best one to use, or should I use the actual cake recipe recipe? Thank you for your help!
This one would probably work better. They are the same recipe, just different quantities.
Hi Rachel, I know you mentioned that the metric measurements would be included but I can’t find them? Sorry.. it’s probably me .
They are in the notes section of the recipe.
where are the notes section of this recipe. i didnt find
In the big square that surrounds the recipe. The notes are at the bottom.
Im really sorry but I cant seem to find the notes section? Ive tried looking on my phone and a laptop but I cant see it anywhere.
Arrh just found it!! haha
where is the three layer amazing chocolate cake recipe? using 3 8in pans? it was on facebook and now gone is the recipe.i need it for hubby’s birthday. please replyor send me it.
https://thestayathomechef.com/the-most-amazing-chocolate-cake/
it wontcome up!can u please repost again?
Be nice. Not demaning.. manners PLEASE
This was directed only to Sharon..
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