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Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe

Course: cupcakes, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cool Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 443kcal
Soft, fluffy, and simply sweet Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are easy to make homemade treats that everyone will love! In a world filled with crazy recipes, it's nice to keep things classic - which is why I adore these tried and true treats.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Cupcake Tin
  • Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)
  • Stand Mixer
  • Piping Tip Set (optional)

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • cups all-purpose flour 180 grams
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 grams
  • ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams
  • ½ cup milk 114 grams
  • 2 large eggs 100 grams
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips 177 grams, divided

For the Buttercream Icing

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 226 grams
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 12 grams

Instructions

For the Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-count cupcake tin with paper liners (or spray with nonstick spray). Set aside.
    ingredients for chocolate chip cupcakes
  • Combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
    1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder
    dry ingredients in a white bowl
  • In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
    ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup milk, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir using a rubber spatula until well mixed (a few clumps are okay).
    cupcake batter in a white bowl before chocolate chips are added
  • Add in ½ cup of the mini chocolate chip and stir until just combined.
    1 cup mini chocolate chips
    chocolate chip cupcake batter in a white bowl
  • Fill each cupcake tin ⅔ full with batter-- I use a ¼ cup cookie scoop to ensure they’re all the same size.
    chocolate chip cupcake batter in a cupcake pan before baking
  • Bake until the tops become a light brown color and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 14-16 minutes.
  • Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool to room temperature.
  • Once completely cooled, scoop out the center of each cupcake with a small ice cream scoop or paring knife and fill with mini chocolate chips-- about ½ teaspoon per cupcake.
  • Add the scooped out piece of cake back on top of the chocolate chips.

For the Buttercream Icing

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
    ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Add in the powdered sugar a little at a time until fully incorporated.
    2 cups powdered sugar
  • Once all of the powdered sugar has been incorporated, add in the vanilla and mix until combined.
    1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    vanilla buttercream frosting in a mixing bowl
  • Pipe or spread the icing onto the cupcakes and enjoy.

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Notes

  • I used whole milk but feel free to use any kind of milk you like-- even non-dairy milks will work in this recipe. 
  • I used mini chocolate chips so theyre easier to chew, but use whatever you have on hand! 
  • Make sure your butter is softened prior to beating! If it's cold, your frosting will be lumpy with chunks of butter.
  • Spoon and level the dry ingredients. Baking is a science, so you always want to be as exact as possible.
  • I use a cookie scoop to place the batter in the cupcake tins, that way each cupcake is the same size and they all bake evenly.
Storage: Store chocolate chip cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg