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.
I love to bake and love the recipe
Thank you!
Ooh this is now my fav recipe of all time, i made 24 cupcakes out of this recipe mixture.. ?
These are the best cupcakes I have ever had and they are super easy to make. Everyone who has tried it in my house has absolutely loved them.
Have you tried this recipe for cakes as well? I see you have a separate chocolate cake recipe, but just curious. I have a vanilla cake recipe I use for both and it makes it easier!
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Can you use your chocolate cream cheese buttercream recipe for the cupcakes? If so, do you need to change the measurements?
Yes you can. You will only need about half the recipe though, depending on how you frost your cupcakes.
I used this recipe to make cupcakes for a wedding. They were WONDERFUL!
Thank for this Recipe, It Helped me alot ❤️
Hi, I have yet to try this recipe but would love to after reading all the wonderful reviews.
Would like to know when you said the recipe yields 24 cupcakes, how big are each cupcakes?
To be specific, which size of muffin tray did you use?
They make 24 standard sized cupcakes.
hey! I was searching for an easy recipe of cupcakes and this recipe is the easiest, thanks for sharing dear.
I’ve used this recipe so many times it’s crazy, so I thought I’d give it the praise it deserves. Don’t be afraid of trying the frosting recipe (I know everyone has their favorite). It’s as good as the cupcakes and I’m personally very picky, I’ve tried dozens of frostings. This chocolate buttercream is the best I’ve tried I promise, I’ve only made it 15 times:)
Just tired this and they taste AMAZINGGGGGGG!!!
This is the most moist most amazing cake recipe I use it all the time everyone loves it