Chocolate Greek Yogurt Cupcakes Recipe
Delight in these moist and rich Chocolate Greek Yogurt Cupcakes, a perfect blend of cocoa and creamy Greek yogurt that yields a tender crumb with a subtle tang. Enhanced with hot coffee to intensify the chocolate flavor, these cupcakes are easy to make and ideal for any chocolate lover looking for a slightly healthier twist on classic cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot coffee
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the egg, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients and the hot coffee into the wet mixture. Mix gently until all ingredients are just combined, making sure not to overmix to keep the cupcakes tender.
- Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting. For best results, try topping with a whipped chocolate ganache frosting as suggested.
Notes
- Using hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor; for caffeine-sensitive individuals, decaffeinated coffee can be substituted.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Greek yogurt adds moisture and tang, making these cupcakes richer and healthier compared to traditional recipes.
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