ℳ How To Make CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING

How to Make CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

CUPCAKES 1 1?2 cups flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1?4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1?4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 3?4 cup hot water 3?4 cup milk 2 large eggs 1?2 cup vegetable oil 1 1?2 teaspoons vanilla extract CHOCOLATE FROSTING 1 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pinch salt 2?3 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted 1 lb confectioners' sugar, sifted 1?2 cup whipping cream candy sprinkles (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Cupcakes: sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt into the bowl of a heavy mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; add sugar. Turn the mixer on low and add, in order; water, milk, eggs, oil and vanilla; scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat on medium, briefly, to achieve a smooth batter. Scoop the batter into muffin tins lines with paper baking cups; each cup should be about half full; slide the tins onto a baking sheet and bake at 325 until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. While cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. Frosting: Cream the butter in the bowl of a mixer, using the paddle attachment; beat in the corn syrup, vanilla and salt. With the machine off, spoon in the cocoa; carefully turn the mixer on low so as to avoid death by cocoa inhalement; do likewise for the sugar, in three parts; last, add the cream then beat until fluffy. . When the cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously and shake on some sprinkles if you like.

by: Hey Jude