Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

○ 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
○ 1 1/2 cups flour
○ 1 1/2 cups sugar
○ 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
○ 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
○ 2 large eggs
○ 3/4 cups buttermilk
○ 3/4 warm water
○ 3 TBS. vegetable oil
○ 1 tsp. vanilla extract
○ Dash of salt

 

Recipe

1 - Preheat oven to 350°. Line muffin tin with 18 to 20 standard baking cups.
2 - Combine cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and dash of salt into mixing bowl.
3 - Raise mixing speed to medium and add liquid ingredients. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.
4 - Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
5 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
6 - Cool slightly in muffin tin, and then gently remove cupcakes and allow them to cool completely on a cooling rack.
7 - Once cooled, generously frost cupcakes with frosting or chocolate ganache.