This recipe for small batch chocolate cupcakes makes only 6 cupcakes. They are super moist and fluffy and made in only one bowl! You will love how easy these are to make!
Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a 12 cup muffin tin with 6 liners in a zig zag pattern. Set aside.
In a medium sized bowl combine the 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 4 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt and whisk lightly to combine.
Add the 1 egg, 3 tbsp yogurt, 3 tbsp coffee, 1 tbsp oil, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 of the way full and bake for 18 mins.
See below in the notes for small batch chocolate frosting recipe!
Notes
Use my small batch chocolate buttercream recipe to top these cupcakes! To make the black coffee use 1/2 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 3 tbsp hot waterStore them in a cake dome or in an airtight container. You can also store them in a 9x13 pan covered with plastic wrap and left on the counter. No need to refrigerate!