Super Easy Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

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. 

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. 

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