Classic Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting (Moist & Easy Recipe)

Classic Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting (Moist & Easy Recipe)

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These classic chocolate cupcakes are incredibly moist and rich, topped with a fluffy, perfectly sweet homemade vanilla buttercream frosting. A foolproof recipe for birthdays and parties.

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Cooking tools:

  • Hand mixer
  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liner
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Toothpick
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour.
  • ¾ cup dutch processed cocoa powder.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional).
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil or canola oil.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar.
  • 2 eggs.
  • 1 egg white.
  • 1 cup butter softened.
  • 1 pound powdered sugar.
  • ½ teaspoon salt.
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream (or more as needed).

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