Ingredients and Weight:
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 100g sugar
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 120ml vegetable oil
- 120ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips or chunks for surprise element (amount optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners in a muffin pan.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting or decorating as desired.
Nutritional Information: (per cupcake, without frosting)
Calories: Approx. 250 calories (depending on the amount of chocolate added)
Fat: Approx. 12g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
Protein: Approx. 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cupcakes are rich and chocolatey with a surprise element of extra chocolate chunks for a chocolate lover's delight.
- The vanilla extract adds a slight sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.
- The cupcakes are moist and tender with a perfect balance of cocoa flavor and sweetness.
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes were amazing! The chocolate flavor was rich and the surprise chocolate chunks were a great addition." - John Doe
- "The texture of these cupcakes was perfect - moist and tender. I love the balance of cocoa flavor and sweetness." - Jane Smith
- "I made these for my family and they loved them! The vanilla extract really enhanced the chocolate flavor." - Mike Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use good quality cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough cupcakes.
- For a richer frosting, try adding some cocoa powder to your favorite frosting recipe or use a chocolate flavored frosting.
