These creamy chocolate cupcakes are a chocolate lover's dream come true. Moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, they are perfect for any occasion or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and water to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes are baking, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Let the chocolate ganache cool to room temperature.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the chocolate ganache.
- Enjoy your creamy chocolate cupcakes!