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Easy Cupcake Recipes Chocolate Bombshell Birthday Cupcakes

Cupcakes hold a strange kind of magic, don’t they? I still remember when I was a kid, the first time I peeled back that crinkly paper wrapper and took a bite of soft cake topped with a tower of frosting. It wasn’t just dessert, it was joy in edible form. These chocolate bombshell cupcakes bring me back to that same feeling—rich, moist cake that hugs your taste buds and frosting so silky you’ll want to lick the spoon (and honestly, the bowl too). What I love most is that this recipe keeps things simple. I know, making cupcakes from scratch can sound like something only Martha Stewart would have time for, but trust me—if I can pull it off with kids running around asking for snacks every five minutes, you can too. This is one of those easy cupcake recipes that makes you look like you’ve been secretly training at a French pastry school, without all the stress. So if you’re in the mood for Easy Cupcakes that don’t cut corners, this recipe’s got your back. It belongs on your list of go-to Cupcake Recipes whenever birthdays, cravings, or random Tuesday nights call for a little chocolate love. Think of it as your quick cupcake recipe for when life feels busy, or even one of your fall cupcake recipes when cozy vibes are all you need. Let’s just say fun cupcakes don’t get better than this.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cupcake Recipes, Easy Cupcake Recipes, Easy Cupcakes, fall cupcake recipes, Fun Cupcakes, quick cupcake recipe
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • Chocolate frosting of choice
  • Sprinkles or decorations (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Mix until just combined, then stir in hot coffee.
  7. Pour batter evenly into liners, filling about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting with chocolate frosting.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles or toppings as you like.