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One-bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

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15m Prep
28m Cook
30m Rest
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Nutritionper serving
315
kcal
10g
Fat
53g
Carbs
4g
Protein
2g
Fiber
Estimated based on the ingredients. Not a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

With an uncanny ability to please and charm both kids and adults alike, these chocolate cupcakes are heavenly, simple to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients 10

12 serves
Original
melted butter, to grease
185 g self-raising flour
55 g unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
245 g brown sugar, lightly packed
125 g butter, at room temperature, cubed
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp natural vanilla extract
170 ml water
chocolate shavings (chocolate curls), to decorate, optional, see baker’s tips

Chocolate Icing

250 g pure icing sugar, sifted
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
2 ‒ 2 1⁄2 tbsp water, at room temperature

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Method 5

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C (315°F) fan-forced. Line a 12-hole 80 ml (2 1/2 fl oz/1/3 cup) capacity muffin tin with paper cases.

Step 2

Put all the dry ingredients and then the wet ingredients in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to high and beat for 3–4 minutes or until paler in colour and silky smooth in texture.

Step 3

Divide the mixture evenly among the lined muffin holes. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–28 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of a cupcake comes out clean. Leave in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool (this will take about 30 minutes).

To Make The Chocolate Icing

Step 4

Sift the and into a medium bowl. Use a wooden spoon to stir in 2 tablespoons of the water, adding the remaining ½ tablespoon water if necessary to mix to a thick spreading consistency.

Step 5

Spread the cooled cupcakes with the icing and decorate with chocolate curls. Set aside for 30 minutes for the icing to set before serving.

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BakeClub's tips

To make chocolate curls or shaving you will need a block of dark or milk chocolate. Wrap the block in baking paper to protect it from the warmth of your hand. Run a vegetable peeler very firmly along the length of the block and let them drop onto a plate. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

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ash 🍓
ash 🍓1y
Easy, simple, delish, the ideal trio for baked goods. Whipped these up very quickly, no scales so had to guess the ingredients in cups. Possibly came out drier than the recipe anticipates, but still had a fluffy and moist texture. I made the icing slightly runnier so it became more of a chocolate glaze.
Easy, simple, delish, the ideal trio for baked goods. Whipped these up very quickly, no scales so had to guess the ingredients in cups. Possibly came out drier than the recipe anticipates, but still had a fluffy and moist texture. I made the icing slightly runnier so it became more of a chocolate glaze.
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jule
jule1y
Great tasting and easy to make. Loved the whole 1 bowl approach. Not too sweet and full on chocolate flavour.
Great tasting and easy to make. Loved the whole 1 bowl approach. Not too sweet and full on chocolate flavour.
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NatS1y
Furst time baker here hence the wonky muffins! This recipe was really yummy and like others, I subbed milk for the water in the cake. I topped it off with some Queens choccy stars that had been discounted at Woolies. These are sure to be a hit at arvo tea :)
Furst time baker here hence the wonky muffins! This recipe was really yummy and like others, I subbed milk for the water in the cake. 

I topped it off with some Queens choccy stars that had been discounted at Woolies. These are sure to be a hit at arvo tea :)
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Donna1y
This is a great recipe, I was a bit dubious about the water, but it worked! I divided the mix in 4 and made 1 group exactly as the recipe, another group got orange zest, another got choc chips and the last got salted peanuts on top. They were all really good, I had to taste them all to check.
This is a great recipe, I was a bit dubious about the water, but it worked! I divided the mix in 4 and made 1 group exactly as the recipe, another group got orange zest, another got choc chips and the last got salted peanuts on top.  They were all really good,  I had to taste them all to check.
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jessica_h1y
We had chocolate cupcakes last as a birthday request. With (dodgy) vanilla icing and sprinkles, they were a hit!
We had chocolate cupcakes last as a birthday request. With (dodgy) vanilla icing and sprinkles, they were a hit!
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Sarah Beder1y
I love how simple this recipe is! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I replaced the water for oat milk and put a chocolate button on top instead of the icing.
I love how simple this recipe is! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I replaced the water for oat milk and put a chocolate button on top instead of the icing.
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sharonnaguib1y
Perfectly light and fluffy cupcakes! I reduced sugar to 275g and used milk instead of the water. The batter was luscious and smooth. Very easy to make!
Perfectly light and fluffy cupcakes! I reduced sugar to 275g and used milk instead of the water. The batter was luscious and smooth. Very easy to make!
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victoria martin1y
I’m a terrible baker as you can see from the unmatching sizes of the cupcakes. However recipe was so easy to follow and love the fact it was no nonsense all in one bowl. I made 12 but may or may not have eaten 4 before I got around to icing them!
I’m a terrible baker as you can see from the unmatching sizes of the cupcakes. However recipe was so easy to follow and love the fact it was no nonsense all in one bowl. I made 12 but may or may not have eaten 4 before I got around to icing them!
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