Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe Bbc

June 10, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

This easy chocolate cupcake recipe from BBC is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick and delicious dessert. These cupcakes are rich, moist, and full of chocolate flavor. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a family dinner, or just a sweet treat to enjoy after a long day.

Prep Time

The prep time for these cupcakes is about 15 minutes. You'll need to gather your ingredients and preheat your oven before you start baking.

Cook Time

The cook time for these cupcakes is about 20 minutes. They should be baked at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for this amount of time.

Ingredients

For the cupcakes, you'll need:

200g caster sugar
200g unsalted butter
4 medium eggs
200g self-raising flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder

For the frosting, you'll need:

100g unsalted butter
200g icing sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk

Equipment

To make these cupcakes, you'll need:

Muffin tin
Cupcake cases
Mixing bowl
Electric mixer or whisk
Spatula
Piping bag (optional)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and line your muffin tin with cupcake cases. 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the caster sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy. 3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 4. Sift in the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and fold together until well combined. 5. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases, filling each one about 2/3 full. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. 7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating. 8. To make the frosting, cream together the unsalted butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. 9. Sift in the cocoa powder and add the milk, and mix until well combined. 10. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

You can add some chocolate chips to the cupcake batter for extra chocolatey goodness.

Nutrition Info

Each cupcake contains approximately:

320 calories
17g fat
39g carbohydrates
4g protein

Recipes FAQ

Q: Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted? A: You can, but it may affect the overall taste of the cupcakes. Q: Can I use all-purpose flour instead of self-raising flour? A: You can, but you'll need to add 1 tsp of baking powder per cup of all-purpose flour. Q: Can I make the frosting ahead of time? A: Yes, you can make it up to a day ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Just make sure to let it come to room temperature before using it.

Recipe Tips

- Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start baking. - Sift your dry ingredients to prevent any lumps in the cupcake batter. - Don't overmix the batter or your cupcakes may turn out tough. Just mix until everything is combined. - You can use a spoon to spread the frosting onto the cupcakes if you don't have a piping bag.