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"Skinny people are easier to kidnap.... stay safe and eat chocolate!" - Anon
Chocolate cupcakes with cocoa buttercream (makes 24)
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (4 oz)
- 1/2 cup sugar (4 oz)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (4 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp dark cocoa powder (1 oz)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cocoa Buttercream Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (4 oz)
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar (6 oz)
- 3-4 Tbsp dark cocoa powder (1 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp milk
Cupcake Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cream together eggs, sugar, and butter.
- Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Beat until well combined, about 3 minutes.
- Line mini cupcake pan with 24 paper liners. Fill each liner halfway with batter.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until tops are slightly cracked and spring back to touch.
- Cool completely before icing.
Cocoa Buttercream Directions
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and milk. Mix on low until well combined. About 3 minutes.
- Spoon into icing bag and frost cupcakes.
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