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.
For some reason, I am having trouble posting my comment here. Hoping it works this time around! Thanks so much for sharing your recipes! I am absolutely new to baking but I have had no trouble following your recipes. They aren’t just easy, they also taste amazing! I have made your moist chocolate cake a couple of times and it is delicious! I would now like to make it healthier so that I can have it even more often, without the guilt! Could I substitute whole wheat flour for all or part of the all-purpose flour? I understand it won’t be the same cake but I was just wondering if any tweaks would be required for the recipe, like adding extra buttermilk or some such? Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks!
Whole wheat flour will produce a more dense crumb. There are no special tricks to compensate for that.
Thanks so much for sharing your recipes! I am absolutely new to baking but I have had no trouble following your recipes. They aren’t just easy, they also taste amazing! I have made your moist chocolate cake a couple of times and it is delicious! I would now like to make it healthier so that I can have it even more often, without the guilt! Could I substitute whole wheat flour for all or part of the all-purpose flour? I understand it won’t be the same cake but I was just wondering if any tweaks would be required for the recipe, like adding extra buttermilk or some such? Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks!
Whole wheat flour in a cake doesn’t tend to work out too well. There’s not really anything you can do to make the cake healthier and have it remain delicious.
Can you freeze these cupcakes with out frosting on
Yes you can.
I made these for my daughters birthday party
SO GOOD!
Rachel-
I made these cupcakes for my son’s 10th birthday party this weekend and they were the BOMB! I actually created Marvel Black Panther cupcakes as that was his theme. Delicious …i so agree the buttermilk really makes the cupcake sooo moist. Thank you!
Love this recipe, I substituted coconut oil for the vegetable and it was still really moist and delicious! Almost had a German chocolate flavor from the coconut oil
Can olive oil be used in place of vegetable oil if this is the only oil I have on hand?
Olive oil has a much stronger flavor and may impact the taste of the cake.
Hi there!
These are incredible!! I love them!! I ran out of cocoa powder so I used a substitute of powdered semi-sweet chocolate chips and they turned out amazing!! The buttermilk gives a splendid moist texture!! I added chocolate chips to them, of course they sank to the bottom, but I liked it because when they were warm the chocolate chips were melted so it tasted really good!! Thank you, Rachel!!!!!
Sweetly,
Selah 🙂
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Can I double or even quadruple this recipe?
Yes you can.