Description
Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes are rich, moist, and deeply chocolaty, with a fluffy cake texture and the indulgent taste of fudge—perfect for any chocolate lover or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or hot water
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, fudge sauce, or ganache for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in buttermilk and coffee. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in melted chocolate and optional chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Top with ganache, fudge frosting, or buttercream if desired.
Notes
- Fill cupcakes with ganache or fudge sauce before baking for a gooey center.
- Add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Try mint or orange extract for a flavor twist.
- Use marshmallow fluff or salted caramel as alternative toppings.
- Replace flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend for a GF version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
