Description
Moist and rich chocolate cupcakes, deeply rooted in African American culinary tradition, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- Spices (cinnamon or nutmeg, to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla).
- Slowly add wet mixture to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Frost with your preferred icing once completely cooled.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. Experiment with gluten-free flour or vegan options if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg