Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt.

3. 3

   Add 0.5 cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup water. Mix until just combined; batter will be thin.

4. 4

   Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool cupcakes in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. 6

   For frosting: beat 0.5 cup softened butter with 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder.

Tools you’ll need

• muffin tin
• paper liners
• mixing bowls
• whisk
• electric mixer
• wire rack

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