Looking for the best chocolate cupcake recipe? You are going to love these easy chocolate cupcakes. So rich, so moist and tender, these cupcakes are seriously good.
Can this chocolate cupcake recipe be used as a layer cake?
Yes. You can absolutely use this chocolate cupcake recipe as a chocolate layer cake. When you want to make this into a layer cake, you want to use 9 inch cake pans. Make sure to grease the cake pans well. You will bake the cakes in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. 
What if I do not have buttermilk? Do I have to use buttermilk
Buttermilk is one of the key ingredients in this buttermilk cake. It reacts with the other ingredients. It creates a light and fluffy cake that makes sure the cake does not taste dense. It also gives the cake a great flavor. I know some people hate to use buttermilk because they do not want to buy a container when they are only using a small amount. If you do not want to buy buttermilk you can make it by adding a tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. Another choice is to use lemon juice with milk.
Why do I need coffee in this chocolate cupcake recipe
Coffee is the secret ingredient in a great chocolate cupcake or chocolate cake recipe. While some people think they do not want to add coffee into their cake, I highly recommend it. It gives the cake the best flavor, makes it moist and there is just no way to get that rich flavor without it. If you choose to exclude the coffee, replace it with hot water. 
Ingredients in Chocolate Cupcakes
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- eggs
- buttermilk
- coffee
- vegetable oil
- vanilla extract
How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes
Makes 24 cupcakes
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Add in the eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Mix together on medium until the batter is smooth. Whip together for 3 to 4 minutes to get the batter smooth and airy. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Put cupcake liners into the cupcake pans. Fill each cupcake liner with batter until it is 2/3 of the way full.
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until the cupcakes are done. Finished cupcakes with spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
Once cooled, frost cupcakes with your favorite frosting.
Want More Cupcake Recipes
If you love cupcakes as much as I do, you are going to want to try these other amazing cupcake recipes. I simply can not get enough.
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- Teddy Bear Cupcakes
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Looking for the best chocolate cupcake recipe? You are going to love these easy chocolate cupcakes. So rich, so moist and tender, these cupcakes are seriously good.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup coffee
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
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Add in the eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Mix together on medium until the batter is smooth. Whip together for 3 to 4 minutes to get the batter smooth and airy. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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Put cupcake liners into the cupcake pans. Fill each cupcake liner with batter until it is 2/3 of the way full.
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Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until the cupcakes are done. Finished cupcakes with spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Once cooled, frost cupcakes with your favorite frosting.
