Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe Ultimate Fudge Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (plain flour), spooned and leveled
• ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (caster sugar)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or substitute: see variations)
• ½ cup (120ml) hot coffee (brewed or instant)
• 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar (icing sugar), sifted
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk (whole milk is best)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: Chocolate sprinkles for garnish