SUPER EASY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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An easy chocolate cupcake that will cure any chocolate lover's craving. I find that, instead of using frosting, a bit of chocolate syrup on the top works best!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup shortening
1 ⅔ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans or line with 18 paper baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla, instant coffee and cayenne pepper. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter, alternating with the water, just until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter and frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 180.3 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

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