Fudgy Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes
These fudgy decadent chocolate cupcakes are rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick homemade treat that feels indulgent and comforting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 28-30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease the cups.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Add sugar and stir until evenly combined.
- Melt the butter gently until fully liquid but not browned. Let it cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy. Slowly add the melted butter while whisking continuously.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender and fudgy. Use room temperature eggs to prevent curdling. Start checking cupcakes 2 minutes before minimum bake time to avoid overbaking. For extra richness, fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips before baking. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting or storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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