| Chocolate Cupcakes 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 tsp. salt 3 T butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool. |
