Milk Chocolate Cupcake Recipe posted by Something Swanky Pin Share Tweet Email SomethingSwanky is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. This made-from-scratch Milk Chocolate Cupcake Recipe will have you ditching store-bought cake mix forever. The cake is soft and fluffy, and the milk chocolate frosting melts in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, and everyday treats. You’ll love these cupcakes just the way they are (with a cold glass of milk of course). But if you want to jazz them up a bit try filling them with homemade chocolate ganache or drizzling the tops with salted caramel sauce.– Ashton Dixie Crystals sponsor this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. What’s in this Milk Chocolate Cupcake Recipe? unsweetened cocoa powderhot waterall-purpose flourImperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugarbaking sodabaking powdersaltvegetable oileggsvanilla extract Frosting Ingredients vegetable shorteningunsalted butterImperial Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugarunsweetened cocoa powderheavy cream or milkvanilla extract More Chocolate Cupcakes Snickers Cupcakes Continue Reading Copycat Hostess Cupcakes Have you ever made Hostess Cupcakes at home? SO GOOD! Chocolate cupcakes filled with homemade vanilla cream and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Get the Recipe Three Easy Football Cupcakes Three different football cupcakes that are so easy to make and perfect for a party or tailgating! Get the Recipe Whipped Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes These Whipped Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes are for the ultimate chocolate lovers! Don't attempt serving without milk ????. Get the Recipe How to Make this Recipe 1. Mix the cocoa powder and hot water together to make a paste. 2. Mix together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. 3. Mix together the dry ingredients, the egg and oil mixture, and the cocoa paste until the batter forms. 4. Divide the batter evenly into a muffin tin. 5. Pipe the frosting on the completely cooled cupcakes and enjoy! Ready to Make this Recipe? CLICK OVER TO DIXIE CRYSTALS TO GET THIS RECIPE More of my Dixie Crystals Recipes Pumpkin Tres Leches Continue Reading Gingerbread Waffles Recipe Continue Reading Lofthouse Sugar Cookies Copycat Recipe Continue Reading Cinnamon Sugar Baked Pumpkin Donuts Continue Reading Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe Continue Reading Birthday Brookie Cookies Get Recipe Vanilla Crazy Cake Get Recipe Caramel Oreo Pie Get Recipe Smookies Get Recipe Black Forest Torte Get Recipe