Description
These delicious mini chocolate cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Made with rich cocoa powder and a moist vegetable oil base, they deliver a tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor. Topped with your favorite frosting, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and sure to impress at parties, gatherings, or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring
Additional
- 1 batch Frosting of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cupcakes.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a mini muffin tin with mini cupcake liners to prevent sticking and make removing cupcakes easy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla flavoring until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep cupcakes tender.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into each mini liner about two-thirds full, giving enough space for the cupcakes to rise.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cupcakes are fully baked.
- Cool in Tin: Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes to set before moving them.
- Transfer to Rack: Remove the cupcakes from the tin and place them on a wire cooling rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cupcakes cool, prepare your frosting as desired to be ready for decorating.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the cupcakes are fully cool, frost each one and add any decorations you like for a beautiful finish.
- Serve: Serve the cupcakes at room temperature for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Customize frosting flavor to match your occasion or preferences.
- Storage: Keep cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: Cupcakes freeze well; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and frost before serving.
