Quick Chocolate Cupcakes
Quick Chocolate Cupcakes deliver rich cocoa flavor with a subtle espresso note and a gentle warmth from cayenne that deepens the chocolate without turning spicy. These moist, tender treats are perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or whenever you need a reliable dessert that tastes bakery-fresh. Top with your favorite frosting or enjoy plain with a glass of milk.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Chocolate Cupcakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin pans or line with 18 paper baking cups.
- 2
In a medium bowl, beat the shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- 3
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla, instant coffee, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into the batter, alternating with the water, just until blended.
- 5
Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing it evenly.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
- 7
Cool in the pan set over a wire rack.
- 8
When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter and frost as desired.
- Calories 203.58 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 3.64 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 43.7 g 16%
- Total Fat 1.71 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.33 g High --
- Cholesterol 26.12 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 18.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.72 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 27.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 5.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 19.69 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 6.84 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Quick Chocolate Cupcakes is made with 12 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 203.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Chocolate Cupcakes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Chocolate Cupcakes?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 203.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Chocolate Cupcakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Quick Chocolate Cupcakes healthy?
- Quick Chocolate Cupcakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 203.58 calories and 3.64 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Caffeine, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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