This Week's Recipe From "Gourmet Goddess"

Mindy sure knows how to make a cake, doesn't she? And like Brent, Daphne can't resist this delicious chocolate cake with fluffy white, vanilla buttercream. Sounds like a plan! Don't forget the tall glass of ice cold milk and don't forget to post your pics! (recipe courtesy of Robyn Stone - Add a Pinch)

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE

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PREP TIME

10 mins

COOK TIME

15 mins

TOTAL TIME

25 mins

Get this easy recipe for Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.

Author: Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS

• Chocolate Cupcakes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon espresso powder
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup boiling water

1/2 Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325º F.
2. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
3. Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk through to combine or, using your paddle attachment, stir through flour mixture until combined well.
4. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter. Beat on high speed for about 1 minute to add air to the batter.
5. Evenly distribute cake batter. Each cupcake liner should be about ¾ths full.
6. Place in the oven and bake 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
8. Prepare Buttercream Frosting according to instructions.