Quick-Baked Mini Chocolate Cupcakes
Soft, moist, and perfectly bite-size, these mini chocolate cupcakes come together in 22 minutes! Because of their tiny size, these mini cupcakes bake quickly-they need just 12 minutes in the oven. This tried-and-true homemade recipe makes 24 cupcakes! Enough when you need just a small amount but can also be easily doubled for a larger batch.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar, (100g)
- ½ cup all purpose flour, (60g)
- 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, (21g)
- ½ tsp espresso powder, (optional) (1g)
- ¼ tsp baking soda, (1.5 g)
- ¼ tsp baking powder, (1g)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, (1.5g)
- 1 egg, (50g)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt, or sour cream (57g)
- 3 tbsp water, (39g)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, (12g)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract, (2.5g)
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a mini muffin tray with mini muffin liners. Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl add the ½ cup sugar, ½ cup flour, 4 tbsp cocoa powder, ½ tsp espresso powder (if using) ¼ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the 1 egg, ¼ cup yogurt, 3 tbsp water, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and ½ tsp vanilla extract and whisk until a smooth batter forms. Make sure you whisk well, some dry ingredients can get trapped on the bottom of the bowl.
- Fill each muffin liner 2/3 of the way and bake for 12 minutes.
- Cool completely, then frost with any of these frostings.
Notes
STORAGE AND FREEZING
Storing: To store mini cupcakes, place them in an airtight container or bag and keep them at room temperature for up to three days. They can also be stored in the fridge for up to one week. Freezing: For longer-term storage, mini cupcakes can be frozen for up to two months. Before freezing, wrap the cupcakes tightly in plastic wrap then place them in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw the cupcakes overnight in the fridge before frosting and enjoying.Serving: 1cupcake, Calories: 43kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 59mg, Potassium: 31mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 17IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg
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