Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes
Servings: 20 cupcakes
Calories: 304kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ⅔ cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ½ cup butter softened slightly
- 1¼ cups white sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1¾ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Frosting Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter softened
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar give or take
- 2-4 tablespoons milk or cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Boil 1 cup water in microwave. Whisk in cocoa and vinegar until smooth. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a stand mixer, beat 1 stick butter for 4 to 5 minutes on high speed. Add the sugar and beat for another couple minutes. Add the oil and eggs, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda. Add to the mixer and mix until just combined. Fill lined cupcake tins about 2/3 full.
- Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until they spring back when lightly touched. Cool completely on wire racks
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until smooth. Beat in 3 cups of powdered sugar until smooth. Add enough of the milk to reach the right consistency for spreading or piping. Beat in a pinch of salt to taste.
- Frost the cupcakes, generously of course :) and top with sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg