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Chocolate Cupcake

Simple chocolate buttermilk cupcake features a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients -
 
3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1-1/2 cups Flour
1-1/2 cups Sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
3/4 teaspoon Salt
2 Large Eggs
3/4 cup Warm Water
3/4 cup Buttermilk
3 tablespoons Safflower Oil
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
 
Preparation:
 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners.

3. In a large bowl, sift the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and the salt.

4. Add the eggs, warm water, buttermilk, oil, and the vanilla.

5. Stir until the mixture is smooth.

6. Divide the batter among the muffin cups.

7. Fill each tin 2/3 full.

8. Bake until the tops spring back when touched which takes approximately 20 minutes.

9. Transfer the cupcakes to wire racks.

10. Let cool.

11. The cupcakes will keep, covered, for up to three days.

 



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Cream Cheese
Cream cheese used in cupcakes will make them creamy, yogurt will make cupcakes tangy, and sour cream will make them sour.

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Milk In Recipes
When a cupcake recipe calls for milk, generally whole milk is what the recipe is referring to. You can experiment with low fat, skim, or buttermilk, remember these different milks will change the flavor and texture of your cupcakes.