Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes
Indulge in these uniquely moist and rich chocolate mayonnaise cupcakes. Perfect for those who love a deep chocolate flavor without the use of milk, these cupcakes use mayonnaise to achieve an incredibly tender crumb and luxurious mouthfeel.
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Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Two mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
- Electric mixer
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Scoop (ice cream scoop or a #70 scoop)
- Wire rack for cooling
- Cake tester or toothpick
Ingredients
- Flour: 2 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour
- Cocoa Powder: ⅔ cup Dutch cocoa for dark color, or regular for more flavor
- Baking Soda: 1 ¼ teaspoons
- Baking Powder: ¼ teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 ⅔ cups
- Eggs: 3 large room temperature
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon add a dash of coffee to enhance flavor
- Mayonnaise: 1 cup ensure it's real mayonnaise, not a spread
- Water: 1 ⅓ cups warm
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed and blend in the mayonnaise.
- Combine: Alternately add dry ingredients and water to the wet mix, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Ensure each addition is well incorporated before adding the next.
- Bake: Scoop the batter into the lined muffin tins. Bake for 18 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Storing Leftovers: Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Substitutions:
Flour: Use gluten-free flour with a bit of xanthan gum for a gluten-free version.
Adding Coffee: Enhance the chocolate flavor by adding a dash of coffee to the vanilla extract. These chocolate mayonnaise cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, offering a unique twist on the traditional chocolate cupcake and accommodating various dietary needs with simple substitutions.
Flour: Use gluten-free flour with a bit of xanthan gum for a gluten-free version.
Adding Coffee: Enhance the chocolate flavor by adding a dash of coffee to the vanilla extract. These chocolate mayonnaise cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, offering a unique twist on the traditional chocolate cupcake and accommodating various dietary needs with simple substitutions.