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    Home » Dessert » Cupcakes

    Super Easy Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Published: Jul 21, 2021 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Ashley Havecker

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    When it comes to sweet treats, bite-sized versions are my personal favorite! They need minimal effort to make and are great if you’re trying a recipe for the first time. I recently tried making these classic chocolate chip cupcakes and was amazed at how easy they were to put together, especially if you have a boxed cake mix ready. 

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    Can’t wait to give it a try in your kitchen too? Here’s what you need to know before you do! 

    Can I Use Chocolate Cake Batter Instead?

    While my recipe calls for the basic yellow cake mix, you can totally use vanilla or even chocolate cake mix instead, if that’s what you have at hand. I’ve used the yellow cake mix since it sets a nice contrast against the brown chocolate chips, but you could use whatever you prefer. 

    Tips & Tricks to Make the Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    And of course, you can never go wrong with some extra help right? Follow these little tips and tricks to make your chocolate chip cupcakes a success, even if you’re trying them out for the first time! 

    • Using oil for the recipe for the cupcakes will ensure that you have a nice crumbly texture. You could use butter too if you’re inclined to, or a mixture of butter and oil. 
    • If you like your cupcakes to have a bit of moisture to them, you can swap the water in the recipe for an equal amount of milk. 
    • If your cupcakes always end up getting dry and crumbly, you can sneak in a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt into the batter. This will help get your cupcakes to have that super soft texture. 
    • Want your chocolate chip cupcakes to have a bit of crunch on the top? Sprinkle a bit of coarse sprinkling sugar on the top! 
    • For some added flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg powder into the cupcake mixture. You’ll be surprised why you didn’t try this earlier. 
    • If your cupcakes have a sunken center, don’t let them go! Just fill-up the center with some extra frosting! A little extra frosting is never bad, right? 
    • Like a bit of crunch? Throw in some chopped walnuts into the cupcake batter before you bake it! 

    How to Store the Leftover Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Storing leftover cupcakes may seem like a no-brainer, but trust me, it isn’t. Just keep these little things in mind and you should be good. 

    Allow the unfrosted cupcakes to cool down completely. Place them in a tightly sealed container before refrigerating them. 

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    Serving Ideas & Suggestions

    There are tons of ways to jazz up those chocolate chip cupcakes. You can go the traditional way, like I did, and throw in some chocolate chips on the frosting, or dress it up a bit with some chocolate sauce to make the cupcakes extra gooey. Some chocolate sprinkles can also do the trick! 

    Loved recreating these chocolate chip cupcakes? How about trying some more chocolatey desserts? Here are a few to get started on! 

    • Homemade Buckeyes
    • Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Mocha Espresso Truffle
    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    This recipe for chocolate chip cupcakes is tender yellow cake studded with plenty of chocolate, topped with vanilla frosting and more chocolate chips. The perfect treat for any celebration!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Cooling Time 20 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Cake, Cupcakes, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cupcakes

    Equipment

    • Cupcake pan
    • Cupcake liners
    • Piping Bag and Tips
    • Stand Mixer

    Ingredients
      

    Yellow Cake Batter

    • 1 box Yellow cake mix
    • 1 c water
    • ½ c vegetable oil
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ c mini chocolate chips

    Toppings

    • ¼ c mini chocolate chips
    • white frosting

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
      Cupcake Ingredients
    • Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
      Cupcake Liners
    • Prepare cake mix (or your own recipe) according to the directions.
      Cake Mix Prep
    • Add ½ cup of mini chocolate chips. Stir until combined.
      Add chocolate chips
    • Fill each cupcake liner ½ full of batter.
      Fill cupcake liners
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until you can insert a toothpick and it will come out clean.
    • Remove from the oven, and set on a cooling rack to cool completely, before frosting.
    • Once cupcakes are cool, snip off the end of a pastry bag or ziplock bag and insert the frosting tip.
    • Place the bag into a large cup, and fold the top of the bag over the rim of the cup. Fill with frosting.
      Pastry Bag
    • Push frosting towards the bottom of the bag, and remove as mush air as you can.
      Frosting in bag
    • To frost with this tip, put your frosting bag over the middle of the cupcake, and guide using one hand, squeeze the frosting bag with the other hand; start in the middle of the cupcake, swirl to the outer edge, around the cupcake, and back into the middle.
      Frosted Cupcakes
    • Top frosted cupcakes with mini chocolate chips.
      Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
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    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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