Incredibly moist CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

In this video I'll be sharing my ultimate chocolate cupcake recipe that is super moist, fluffy, easy to make and has the most delicious fudgy melt in your mouth texture!

To top it all off, we'll also be making a chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream that goes PERFECTLY with these cupcakes - I PROMISE THIS COMBO WILL BE THE BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE YOU WILL EVER HAVE!!

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INGREDIENTS for CUPCAKES:
2/3 cup flour (83g)
2/3 cup white sugar (133g)
3 tbsp cocoa powder (20g)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate (80g)
1/3 cup unflavoured vegetable oil (72g)
1/4 cup yoghurt (sour cream okay too) (61g)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1/3 cup of hot water (78g)
2 tsp vanilla extract or essence (8.4g)

Bake at 155c fan forced for 18-20mins or until a toothpick comes out clean

INGREDIENTS for CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM:
- 400g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large egg whites (120g) or 5 small egg whites
- 1.5 cups (320g) caster sugar OR 1.5 cups (300g) regular white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence (or your flavouring of choice)
- 8oz (225g) dark chocolate (I prefer 50% dark chocolate, but any is fine)

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 00:19 - Intro
00:19 - 03:01 - Chocolate Cupcakes
03:01 - 05:55 - Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
05:55 - 07:30 - Piping and taste testing

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[shaistaislam]

my daughter made these for iftar (opening fast). You give so much detail I only broke the eggs and don't allow her to use the cooker. Ma sha Allah everyone enjoyed. Jazak Allah you are amazing Ma sha Allah. May Allah bless you ameen.

[tahina]

You’re literally the only person I trust when it comes to baking! I’ve never baked before but tried today for the first time they all came out perfect, thank you so much sis xx

[asha]

Wow. I am blown away with the outcome of this wonderful moist power packed chocolate cupcake, MK. This is the best. Period. Thank you for this recipe dear.

[AlexLOPez-edjs]

THIS IS AN AMAZING RECIPE !! I loved it, not to sweet ( I didn’t test out the buttercream though, just the cupcake) & I substitute half the amount of coffee for espresso powder

[hajirsuliman]

Your cake recipes are incredible. I tried this one today with my little boy. They turned out fab

[anithajuvitta]

Hi mk just made these cupcakes oh my ❤ they're super soft and amazing..i must tell you that there's no recipe of yours that's gone wrong with me, every recipe is just perfect. You're a blessing for a home Baker like me . Thankyou so much dear ❤

[ilovebleachhhh]

Hands down the softest and nicest chocolate cupcakes! I didn’t have time for the icing but the cake on its own is delicious. Thank you! 😘

[jennifermckenzie]

Hi hi MK blessing to you from me Jennifer from Trinidad I love yr recipes so much and I wish you great health peace and happiness and thanks for taking the time snd patience to do d videos even enduring pain at times but yr grace will keep you God bless

[marshellakurera]

Hi MK i just tried this and i must say the best recipe i came across. The cupcakes are incredibly moist. This will be my new cupcake recipe.
Kudos ❤

[valerie]

Hi Maryam,
Your recipes are spot on...
I simply love your enthusiasm 💖

[connie]

Tried these and they came out perfectly thanks for sharing your recipe

[brittanysoza]

Best chocolate cupcake recipe I tried on here so far!

[naimaiqbal]

MK you saved my life today. Your baking hacks are the best. Making dua for you. You've helped me overcome my nerves with baking X God reward U, Lovely 😘

[suyapapaz]

Hoy hice tu receta. Estoy encantada con los resultados, muchas gracias por tanto.. ♥️

[wendywesleylouis]

Hi MK! I just made these cupcakes, they turned out so perfect ❤

[cordeshaarmbrister]

I used this recipe omg 😱 this taste so amazing. ❤ Thank you

[zainks]

Omg! I made these and they are super moist and incredibly soft. Thank you!😊

[sakshim]

Tried this recipe turned out really good ! Soft moist and delicious

[ankashtaashti]

Hey MK!
Thank you for such a good recipe. I made the cupcake and they turned out so perfect that I can't tell you. Please keep teaching us how to bake. You are awesome!!!!

[brindafernandes]

I tried these cupcakes n they turned out super delicious… Tysm MK…. I simply love ur tutorials ❤