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close-up of eggless cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting on top

Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
These eggless chocolate cupcakes are rich, moist, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Whether you’re baking for someone with allergies, following an egg-free diet, or simply out of eggs, this recipe delivers all the indulgence of traditional cupcakes! Can be made gluten-free or traditionally.

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) milk of choice except canned coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil or canola or vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup (133 grams) brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (188-207 grams) flour
  • 1/2 cup (58 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the frosting:

  • 3 cups (510 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk of choice except canned coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup (168 grams) refined coconut oil or butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar sifted if lumpy
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make the cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line two muffin pans with a total of 16 cupcake liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the milk and vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
    1 1/2 cups (355 ml) milk of choice, 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • Then stir in the oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
    1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil, 2/3 cup (133 grams) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add this to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. The batter will be almost as thin as water.
    1 1/2 cups (188-207 grams) flour, 1/2 cup (58 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fill the liners slightly more than halfway full and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean or with some moist crumbs (not raw batter). They will be very, very soft but will firm up as they cool.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Unfrosted cupcakes can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Make the frosting:

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together the chocolate, milk, coconut oil or butter, vanilla extract and salt.
    3 cups (510 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk of choice, 3/4 cup (168 grams) refined coconut oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 3/8 teaspoon salt
  • Stir until melted, and then gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until completely smooth. Let the pan cool for about 15 minutes (or until cool enough to place in the refrigerator), and then place the pan in the refrigerator for about 30-50 minutes, stirring after every 5 minutes, or until firm enough to spread on the cupcakes.
    1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • Pipe a swirl on top using Wilton tip 1M or spread it on.
  • Top with chocolate sprinkles. Place leftover frosted cupcakes in a container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. They're fine for a day at room temp.

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 17IUCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mgNet Carbs: 47
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