Chocolate cupcakes are the ultimate party food. These are super moist and bursting with rich, chocolaty flavor — and they're so easy to make. It will be the ideal addition to your afternoon tea. INGREDIENTS 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups white sugar 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 large eggs ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk; beat well. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving or frosting.
