Chocolate Cupcakes for the Work Week

Happy Morning!  

Happy Monday!  

I can be joyful this week because I have a short work week.  We have a wedding to attend and therefore are calling a mini vacation for the end of the week.  

 I will try not to gloat too much.

In case you have to work all five days this week, I made you something to help you get through.  Chocolate on chocolate cupcakes. The classics.  

I actually prefer yellow cake with chocolate frosting but I was in the chocolate kind of mood. 

I got a piping bag a week ago and was itching to frost. Swirl, swirl, swirl.  I only wish I had more cupcakes.

What is your favorite type of cupcake?

Chocolate Cupcakes

by Emily Morris

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients (16 cupcakes)

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Frosting of your choice

Instructions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water and buttermilk, beating well after each addition.

Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes

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