Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe (Soft, Sweet & Chocolatey)

These cupcakes are moist and buttery with just the right amount of chocolate chips to satisfy every sweet tooth. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or a simple treat at home.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• Optional: extra chips for topping
• Optional Frosting:
• Vanilla buttercream or chocolate ganache

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
7. Spoon batter into cupcake liners (fill about ¾ full). Sprinkle a few extra chips on top if desired.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool completely before frosting or enjoy as-is!