CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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This classic recipe is simply amazing. Try sitting down with a glass of cold milk and see if you can eat just one! -Marlene Martin, Country Harbour Mines, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large 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
Chocolate frosting and multi-colored sprinkles

Steps:

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 in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.