Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Table of Contents

1. Let’s Dish: About These Cupcakes
2. Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Ingredients
3. Substitutions And Additions
4. How To Make This Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe
5. How To Serve
6. Storage
7. Why We Love This Recipe
8. More Recipes You’ll Love
9. JUMP TO RECIPE
10. Even More Recipes You’ll Love

These classic chocolate chip cupcakes are not your average cupcake recipe—they’re a step above, delivering the kind of melt-in-your-mouth experience that will make it your new go-to. With a soft, fluffy texture and rich, melty chocolate chips in every bite, these cupcakes go beyond the typical. The secret lies in the use of sour cream, which keeps them moist and flavorful, and the mini chocolate chips that guarantee perfect distribution throughout the batter.

Let’s Dish: About These Cupcakes

Main Ingredients: White cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, milk, mini chocolate chips.
Quick Steps: Mix dry and wet ingredients, fold in chocolate chips, bake, cool, then frost.
Total Time & Yield: 40 minutes total, yields 24 cupcakes.

Why This Recipe

• While many recipes rely on standard cake mixes, ours integrates sour cream for added richness and moisture. This addition not only enhances the texture but also prevents the cupcakes from becoming too dense, unlike other recipes that might result in a drier bite.

• Furthermore, by using mini chocolate chips, we ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter, avoiding the common issue of sinking chips found in other recipes. This guarantees that every bite is packed with chocolatey goodness.

• Additionally, we use a vanilla pudding mix, which adds another layer of flavor, creating a cupcake that’s just as delightful without frosting as it is with it.

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

CAKE MIX: You can substitute the white cake mix for yellow or chocolate cake mix for an even more decadent treat. 

FROSTING: You can make these chocolate chip cookie cupcakes with chocolate frosting instead of vanilla.

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: If you’re feeling adventurous, try using different types of chocolate chips.

White chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or dark chocolate chunks can be delicious alternatives to classic semisweet chips.

You can even mix and match for a variety of flavors in each bite. Just keep in mind that the sweetness level may vary, so adjust your sugar accordingly if needed.

VANILLA EXTRACT: Vanilla extract is a key flavor enhancer, but you can switch it up by using other extracts like almond, hazelnut, or even a hint of coconut.

Each will give your cupcakes a unique twist without altering the baking process.

How To Make This Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe

Once you whip up the cupcake batter and add plenty of chocolate chips, bake them until they are moist and fluffy. Top with a delectable chocolate chip frosting before digging in.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare two 12-cup muffin tins by spraying them with cooking spray or lining them with cupcake liners. Set aside.

STEP TWO: Whisk together the white cake mix and vanilla pudding mix in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Note – that you are just adding the dry pudding mix with the white cake mix and not actually making it according to the box instructions.

STEP THREE: In the bowl of a stand mixer using a whisk attachment, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and milk. 

STEP FOUR: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk together until well combined. 

STEP FIVE: Fold in the chocolate chips and portion the cupcake batter into the prepared muffin cups using an ice cream scoop or large cookie scoop. 

STEP SIX: Bake the cupcakes for 16-20 minutes or until the cupcake springs back when pressed gently in the middle.

Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then move to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely before frosting.

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your cupcakes as the suggested baking time approaches.

STEP SEVEN: While the cupcakes are cooling, make the buttercream frosting. 

STEP EIGHT: Add the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer.

Using the paddle attachment, whip on low speed until the powdered sugar is incorporated into the butter.

Increase the speed to high and continue to whip until the frosting is light and fluffy. This will take 30 to 60 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. 

STEP NINE: Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the frosting.

Pipe onto the cooled cupcakes, then sprinkle each frosted cupcake with a few chocolate chips and garnish with a mini chocolate chip cookie. 

How To Serve

These decadent cupcakes don’t need a special occasion to enjoy them.

For an extra indulgent dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and a cold, refreshing glass of iced tea to wash it down.

And let’s not forget about the classic combination of milk and cookies – serve up a cold glass of milk alongside your warm chocolate chip cupcakes for a perfect treat.

Check out our cookie dough cupcakes and cherry cupcakes for two more tasty treats.

Storage

Plan ahead and whip up the cupcakes and store them in the freezer until you are ready to serve them. Top with frosting, and you are good to go.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to get a head start on your baking, you can prepare the cupcake batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Just cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container.

When you’re ready to bake, simply scoop the batter into your cupcake liners and follow the regular baking instructions.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container for up to five days. Let the cupcakes come to room temperature before enjoying them. 

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the unfrosted cupcakes for up to two months. Allow the cupcakes to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before decorating.

Why We Love This Recipe

CLASSIC FLAVOR: These cupcakes are a timeless favorite. The combination of vanilla and sweet, melty chocolate chips creates a flavor that’s both comforting and indulgent.

MOIST TEXTURE: The cupcakes turn out incredibly moist and tender, thanks to the careful balance of ingredients. They have a delightful texture that’s neither too dense nor too fluffy.

EASY TO MAKE: The step-by-step instructions and simple ingredients ensure that you can whip up a batch of delectable cupcakes with ease.

These chocolate chip cupcakes with cake mix are sure to be a delicious treat! With a soft, extra moist texture thanks to the sour cream, sweet flavor, and mini cookies on top, these delectable cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

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