CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Chocolate Cupcakes image

Provided by mrsrhyne07

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12-cup standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Into a medium bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each, then beat in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with sour cream and beginning and ending with flour.
Pour batter into cups, filling each 3/4 full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 23 minutes.
Cool in pan 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Spread with frosting desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 82, Sodium 92, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 17.2, Protein 3.8