How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes

How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes are a standard type of
cupcake enjoyed by boys and girls of any age all over the world.
Cupcakes are a great first baking experience for children to try, and
this recipe is ideal because the kids can lick the bowl after. This
recipe makes 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

5 oz / 150g butter, softened
5 oz / 175g self-rising flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
2oz /50g chocolate chips

Steps

1Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Prepare the cake pan or tray by adding 12 cup cake papers.
2In a cup, break the eggs carefully, removing any shell that falls in. Using a fork, beat lightly.
3Pour all the ingredients apart from the chocolate chips into a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs.
4Mix using an electric mixer. Mix for 2 minutes. Once the mixture appears light and fluffy, it is ready to transfer to the cake cases.
5Use a spoon or spatula to transfer the chocolate cake mixture to each cake case. Try to distribute it evenly.
6Sprinkle the chocolate chips into each individual patty. Gently fold through each cupcake.
7Place in the oven. Bake for 18–20 minutes. The cupcakes are ready when they have risen and are firm to the touch.
8Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes. Transfer the cakes to a wire cooling rack and leave until fully cooled. Ice once cool.