Classic Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Are you a chocolate or vanilla fan? The classic chocolate cake recipe may sway your vote!
Ingredients
- For the cupcake:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 regular sized Hershey chocolate bars, melted
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- heaping 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used Tillamook)
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon soda
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup water
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon soft butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3-4 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the cupcakes... Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two muffin tins with paper liners and set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugar. Slowly stir in the melted chocolate and eggs. Add the oil, vanilla, and yogurt. Stir until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into your wet ingredients along with the water.
- Fill your paper cups half to 3/4 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting... Cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add the milk, cocoa, and vanilla. Whip until your desired consistency is reached.