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Chocolate Cupcake

Soft, moist, and gently sweetened, these cupcakes belong at any occasion, from afternoon coffee to school treats and birthdays.
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Something Sweet
International
Kitchen Pace : 🕒
Servings: 15
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Fresh chocolate cupcakes on a golden cooling rack with one halved cupcake revealing a soft, moist chocolate center.
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Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla powder, or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup oil
  • 2 eggs

Method:

Start Cooking
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and vanilla powder (if using vanilla powder).
  • In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract (if using vanilla extract) until smooth.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Whisk (or mix on low speed with a hand mixer) just until combined.
  • Fill liners about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before storing or frosting. Bon appétit.

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Notes:

From the kitchen
  • If you prefer sweeter, bakery-style cupcakes, increase the sugar to 1 cup.
  • Do not overmix the batter. This keeps the cupcakes soft.
  • If baking in batches, keep remaining batter at room temperature.
  • Start checking cupcakes at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they’re ready.
  • Avoid overbaking to keep cupcakes soft and moist.
  • Let cupcakes cool fully before placing in an airtight container to avoid sticky tops.
 
Make it yours
  • Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
  • Replace ¼ cup flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
  • Top with a light cocoa glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
  • Add orange zest for a subtle Mediterranean note.
  • Turn them into celebration cupcakes with your favorite frosting and sprinkles.
 
At the table
  • Enjoy with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
  • Serve with fresh fruit.
  • These are lightly sweet and perfect for an afternoon treat or simple celebration.

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Nutrition:

Calories: 172 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.03 g | Cholesterol: 24 mg | Sodium: 77 mg | Potassium: 69 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 58 IU | Vitamin C: 0.003 mg | Calcium: 59 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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