If Charlie hadn’t gotten into the kitchen cabinet, the other day and mixed up the Chocolate Cake we had I would have made Chocolate Cupcakes to celebrate October 18th which is National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Before you say go to the Store and get another Chocolate Cake Mix I can’t. I’m broke.
I thought about surprising Charlie and David with Homemade Cupcakes which we’ve never made as a family, but we must be the only family in America who doesn’t keep baking ingredients in their kitchen because we don’t even have Eggs at the moment.
I did find a recipe for Chocolate Cupcakes and Icing to share with you. Once my rich Uncle gets out of the Poor Farm, I plan on making these Cupcakes for my family. Would you want to help me, and we can make some for your family as well.
Here’s a delicious recipe for moist chocolate cupcakes paired with a light and fluffy chocolate whipped icing — perfect for any occasion
Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water or hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly stir in hot water or coffee until the batter is thin.
- Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Chocolate Whipped Icing
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Add all ingredients to the chilled bowl.
- Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form (about 2–3 minutes).
- Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to frost.
If you’d like a version with ganache or buttercream instead, or want to scale this for a party, I can help with that too! Just leave me a comment with what you need, and I will get to work on it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
