These easy gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and full of rich chocolate flavor. Say goodbye to expensive boxed mixes because these homemade cupcakes can be baked and frosted within an hour!
0 Preheat the oven to 350° and prep muffin pan with cupcake liners.
1 Beat butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Then add eggs and vanilla extract, until well combined.
2 In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3 Slowly add the dry ingredients.
5 Pour in the buttermilk and continue mixing until you have a smooth batter.
4 Spoon the batter into the muffin cups about 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
