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.
Hi, your best ever chocolate cake recipe is my go to one. It really is the most amazing chocolate cake. Would these cupcake quantities work for a 9 x 13 traybake? I’m using this recipe for my son’s birthday cake. Thank you in advance for your help.
Yes, it will work in a 9×13 pan and take 35-40 minutes to bake.
I have been baking for years and I have tried dozens of chocolate cake recipes….this is my new go-to
For chocolate cake period!! I’m so excited…the cupcakes just came out of the oven and my 5 yeR old granddaughter is going to love her birthday cakes ? These cupcakes are the moist, chocolate deliciousness ever!!
Can I substitute the vegetable oil for mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise is a combination of oil and eggs. We don’t recommend mayonnaise as a substitute.
Please let me know if this recipe can be doubled or tripled. these cupcake are amazing! I made 3 batches back to back which was a lot more work as I was not sure. I’d love to make a triple recipe.
Thank you so much for posting this, my friends, family and my son’s school are begging for more! 😀
Yes, the recipe can be doubled or tripled. You’ll just need a really large commercial sized bowl or mixer for triple.
These cupcakes came out so well . I did it for friends party. Everyone loved it.
Hello, i haven’t tried your recipe but it seems quite simple. Can I just divide the measurements if I need just twelve cupcakes to avoid waste? Thanks for taking time to reply
Yes, you can.
The Best!!! 2 thumbs up!!
Love both the chocolate cake and chocolate cupcake recipes!! Perfect every time! I’ve used them for parties multiple times and even with my 5 year old “helping” to bake they come out great
I just made these cupcakes and they are delicious! I made a mistake by adding more buttermilk than required, so I had to bake them a bit longer and at a higher temp to absorb the extra liquid. Even then, they turned out great. Next time I will add another flavor like orange to take them to a different level.
Your instructions are clear and concise! Thanks!!!
Hi! Can I use self rising flour and less baking powder?
You could try, but there’s no way to guess the correct proportions so it most likely wouldn’t turn out.