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    Home » Recipes » Cupcakes

    Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

    Published: Sep 25, 2017 · Modified: Nov 1, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These easy chocolate cupcakes can be made in one bowl in 30 minutes! They're rich, moist, fluffy and absolutely delicious. I've topped them with chocolate almond frosting for extra flavour.

    Cupcakes on a wire rack.

    Easy chocolate cupcakes are one of those recipes that you need to have up your sleeve.

    You want to be sure that it will work, and that it won't create endless dishes or lots of work.

    That's where these cupcakes come in.

    You can make them in one bowl, mix it all up, pour them into the pan, bake and eat.

    They really are quick and simple to make.

    I've added a chocolate almond frosting to these cupcakes, but you could add whatever flavour you like.

    Swap the almond essence for vanilla to make a chocolate frosting.

    Close up of a cupcake with a bite out.

    Cupcakes

    After endlessly testing recipes for cakes and cupcakes for my cookbook, Veggie Desserts + Cakes, I'm happily back in the kitchen and baking cakes and cupcakes again!

    This time, rather than tinkering with recipes for pea cupcakes or kale cupcakes, I wanted to make a simple one-bowl chocolate cupcake recipe.

    A quick and easy recipe that you can quickly put together.

    This recipe makes a decadently chocolatey sponge that's light, fluffy and moist. It's perfect for baking with kids, treats for friends or parties.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This recipe only needs simple store cupboard ingredients.

    It's ready in just 30 minutes.

    Make these easy chocolate cupcakes in one bowl. Less dishes to do, yay!

    Tasty, rich and moist chocolate cupcakes.

    Customise the flavour with almond, cinnamon, coffee and more!

    They keep for a few days in an airtight container on the counter.

    They're freezable (unfrosted) for up to three months.

    Everyone will love the subtle almond flavor in the frosting.

    Ingredients

    You only need simple everyday ingredients for these easy chocolate cupcakes.

    Butter - to add richness and mositure

    Caster sugar - this superfine sugar sweetens the cupcakes. If you only have regular sugar, then that will be fine. Just cream it well with the butter.

    Eggs - to bind the ingredients and help with the structure.

    Vanilla or almond extract - for extra sweetness and flavor.

    All-purpose flour - (plain flour) to give the cupcakes their bulk.

    Cocoa powder - for that yummy chocolate flavor.

    Baking powder - to help the cupcakes rise and get nice and fluffy.
    Sea salt - a little bit of salt gives flavor to baked goods.

    Milk - for moisture.

    Frosted cupcakes on a rack.

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    Cupcakes on a wire rack.

    Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Almond Frosting

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    These easy chocolate cupcakes can be made in one bowl in 30 minutes!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 278 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 80 g butter softened
    • 100 g caster sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence or almond essence
    • 100 g plain flour
    • 4 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 120 ml milk

    For the chocolate almond icing:

    • 75 g butter softened
    • 300 g icing sugar (confectioner's sugar)
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 170C/325F. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper liners
    • In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer, until creamy. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and beating each one in well, then beat in the vanilla.
    • Sift in the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt and mix by hand gently, then add the milk and gently combine.
    • Fill the muffin cups three-quarters full with the batter and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
    • Leave to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
    • To make the almond icing:
      In a large bowl, beat all the icing ingredients together with an electric mixer until thick. If necessary, add more icing sugar or a teaspoon of milk to reach the desired consistency. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe over the cooled cupcakes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 153mgSugar: 33gVitamin A: 380IUCalcium: 61mgIron: 0.9mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. ELena

      September 28, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Lately I am looking for veggie desserts and I come across this one. I have to try it since it has all my favourite ingredients.

      Reply
    2. Blair villanueva

      September 27, 2017 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      Wow cupcakes and i love them. Perfect for housewarming gift or abtreat during high tea.

      Reply
    3. DADA

      September 26, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Ohh this looks like an easy recipe for a baker dummy like me ! I hope it will not be to easy because I would problably do it to often! Looks soooo good! I might try it for this weekend...my husband would be suprised!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        November 01, 2017 at 12:45 pm

        I bet you'll find them nice and easy to make!

        Reply
    4. Khushboo

      September 26, 2017 at 7:22 am

      Almond and chocolates together are an amazing combination and the cupcakes look decadent. Can't wait to try this recipe.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        November 01, 2017 at 12:44 pm

        It's a favourite flavour combo of mine!

        Reply
    5. jhilmil

      September 26, 2017 at 5:57 am

      Always in for Chocolate cupcakes and now I've got a competitor in the form of my son! This looks really simple and delicious, shall try out this weekend.

      Reply
    6. Shell

      September 26, 2017 at 4:56 am

      5 stars
      These look absolutely delicious!!! My little boy would love eating these!

      Reply
    7. Maria

      September 26, 2017 at 2:47 am

      I love! I tend to do all my best baking in the fall and winter and this will definitely be going in my recipe box. They look so moist and truly scrumptious. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Jules

      September 25, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      My god! Chocolate on chocolate? Nothing better than that! I wanna give this ago. Thanks for sharing it.

      Reply
    9. Emma - Life According to MrsShilts

      September 25, 2017 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      These cupcakes look absolutely delicious. My friend has recently become a vegetarian so I'll be making her a batch of these for her birthday next month. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    10. Amber Myers

      September 25, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always down for all things chocolate. Yum! This looks like a perfect dessert.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        November 01, 2017 at 12:44 pm

        Me too! I adore chocolate!

        Reply
    11. Tori

      September 25, 2017 at 8:25 pm

      Ooooh yum - the chocolate almond frosting sounds absolutely heavenly! The milk is great too - so good that everyone can enjoy delicious recipes like this!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        November 01, 2017 at 12:42 pm

        It really is great that there's an alternative milk for those who are sensitive!

        Reply
    12. Karyn Locke

      September 25, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      Agreed. lock down a good chocolate cake/cupcake recipe and the possibilities are endless!

      Reply
    13. Elizabeth

      September 25, 2017 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      What a beautiful looking recipe! Love that chocolate almond frosting too - I need to make these, soon!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        November 01, 2017 at 12:41 pm

        I love chocolate and almond together - so tasty!

        Reply
    14. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

      September 25, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Oh YUM! Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting have always been my favorite! Those look delicious!

      Reply
    15. Lisa

      September 25, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      These are beautiful! Love the almonds on top. Can never have too much chocolate!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        November 01, 2017 at 12:40 pm

        No, definitely can't have too much chocolate!

        Reply
    16. Sandi

      September 25, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      I am all about chocolate and these look so good!

      Reply
    17. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

      September 25, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      What a brilliant recipe! Love a chocolate cupcake, and like your spin on it!

      Reply

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