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Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting

Published: Feb 7, 2019 · Modified: Aug 26, 2019 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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These Chocolate cupcakes are moist, chocolatey, and topped with a mocha buttercream frosting for a delicious snack or dessert. They're quick and easy to make and with no eggs, they're a great vegan treat.

These super moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with homemade buttercream frosting.
Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting

Baking is not exactly a skill set I can proudly write to mama about, but occasionally, I like to roll up my sleeves and whip up baked goodies like I'm the next Sara Lee. There's just something about the aroma of freshly baked cookies or cupcakes that screams comfort food.

Although I don't bake as often as I cook, I do have a few baking recipes in my back pocket I put to good use year round. These super moist chocolate cupcakes with mocha buttercream frosting are, in fact, based on my favorite <a "rel=no follow" href="https://www.onionringsandthings.com/cockeyed-cake-a-k-a-the-lazy-ass-cake/">cake recipe which is probably the quickest and simplest one you'd come across.

This cake is my go-to when I am craving something sweet and indulgent but don't have the time or energy to deal with dirty bowls after. All it needs is a minute of whisking and 30 minutes in the oven to come out moist and chocolatey EVERY TIME. The batter even gets mixed and baked in the same pan!

These chocolate cupcakes are wrapped in adorable muffin liners.

You can make this recipe in an 8 x 8 baking pan if you prefer a cake or in muffin tins for individual cupcakes. You get an amazing baked treat the whole family will love either way.

The unique thing about this cake is its ingredients. There are no eggs in the batter as the use of vinegar is where the magic lies!

As an acid, it reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide which lifts the batter as it bakes. Don't worry, the finished product will have no after taste and no one would be able to tell there's vinegar in it.

This decadent chocolate butter cream frosting is infused with mocha flavors.

Tips on How to Make Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

  • To boost the chocolate flavor, add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the batter.
  • I use distilled white vinegar but apple cider vinegar will work, too.
  • If you're baking this as a cake, you can stir all the ingredients and bake in the same pan. There's no need to grease the baking pan.
  • I included a delicious mocha buttercream frosting which really goes well with the chocolate flavor but you can just sprinkle the cupcakes with powdered sugar or use store-bought icing if you want to keep things simple.

More Cupcake Recipes to Try

  • Calamansi Muffins 
  • Filipino-style Coconut Macaroons
  • Cheese Cupcakes
Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting on a baking sheet
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Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting

These Chocolate cupcakes are moist, chocolatey, and topped with a mocha buttercream frosting for a delicious snack or dessert. They're quick and easy to make and with no eggs, they're a great vegan treat.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Mocha Buttercream Frosting

  • 2 ounces baking chocolate chips
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well-distributed.
  • In another bowl, combine water, oil, vinegar and vanilla extract. Add to flour mixture and stir together until just combined.
  • Using a scoop or tablespoon, divide batter into prepared muffin pan.
  •  Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to completely cool before frosting.

For the Mocha Buttercream Frosting

  • In a microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate on HIGH for about 40 to 45 seconds. Stir until just melted and cool to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, combine milk and instant coffee granules. Stir until dissolved.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, vanilla extract, and salt and beat for about 2 to 3 minutes. 
  • Add melted chocolate and beat until blended, scraping occasionally. 
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add coffee mixture and beat until desired consistency.
  • Chill buttercream for a few minutes before piping cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting on a baking sheet
Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting on a baking sheet

 

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  1. Courthney Rae says

    June 09, 2019 at 7:30 am

    Can't wait to try your recipe tomorrow! But I think I have to reduce the amount of salt that I will be mixing in the recipe.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      June 12, 2019 at 7:17 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Niezel ann says

    April 21, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    is it okay to use oven toaster to bake this yummy chocolate cupcake?

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      September 07, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      I haven't tried making these cupcakes in a toaster but you're able to adjust the temperature setting of the toaster, I think it might work

      Reply
  3. Jhel says

    March 29, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    I tried this last night without the frosting, and they came out awesome. I like how moist they are and the sweetness is just perfect.

    they were so good that even my super picky nephew is asking for more.

    Keep it up, Cabalen!
    Jhel

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 22, 2019 at 4:00 am

      Thank you, Jhel! Yes, my daughter doesn't like too much frosting either and says they're still good without it.

      Reply
  4. From Berlin Germany 🇩🇪 says

    March 11, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    Hi po. I am looking a choco cake recipe for my son's 3rd birthday this month. Luckily I saw the cupcakes PIC sa FB niyo po. I will try this. It sounds very easy. I will let my son to bake his bday cake. He loves choco cake. I will write here again after his bday 🙏🏼❤️ in advance MARAMING SALAMAT PO DAGHANG SALAMAT 🙏🏼❤️!!!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 22, 2019 at 4:19 am

      Hi Rosalind, glad you found the recipe!! Belated Happy Birthday to your son.

      Reply
  5. Paige Taus says

    June 20, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    I'd love to know if this recipe can be made into a white cake by omitting the xocoa?
    Would I need to add flour for the cocoa to keep the consistency correct?

    I'd also say that this is my new go-to chocolate cake mix! So moist and yummy...I get raves on anything I've made using this recipe ❤

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      February 07, 2019 at 9:54 pm

      Unfortunately, I haven't personally tried it so I am not sure what effect omitting the cocoa will have to the texture of the cake. 🙁

      Reply
  6. ann says

    April 18, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    Cake flour or all purpose flour? Thanks Ms. LAlaiine

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      May 10, 2018 at 8:17 pm

      All purpose flour 🙂

      Reply
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