Description
Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Frosting are delightful bites of happiness, combining soft, sweet cake with rich chocolate chips and creamy frosting. They are easy to prepare, perfect for any occasion, and sure to bring joy to your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla; beat well.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat together butter and powdered sugar until creamy; add heavy cream and vanilla to reach desired consistency.
- Once cooled, frost generously and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter for the best texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for fluffier cupcakes.
- Always use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Can be refrigerated for about a week.
- Reheat briefly for a fresh-out-of-the-oven taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (72g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg