I have a date this weekend with a bunch of friends I haven’t seen in almost a year.
The first thing they asked me? “Do we get cupcakes?”
What was I going to say, no?
The only request was that they be chocolate. I could do that.
Nothing like starting Phase 2 of South Beach Diet (again) with a cupcake.
The frosting was something I’ve done before, and will continue to do because it really is the best frosting ever. I don’t say that lightly either, as I’m a frosting snob.
The cake was something special though. I even told Adam as I was standing and staring at the counter full of ingredients that I didn’t remember cake proportions. I almost looked up a recipe, but then I decided to wing it. Worst case, a “bad” homemade chocolate cupcake is still better than no cupcake at all.
Truly Great Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients (28 cupcakes)
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder (I used Ghiradelli 60%)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Mix the water and milk together in a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat until warm to the touch, then whisk in the cocoa powder.
Set aside until cool.
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add the vanilla and beat well.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition.
Add the cooled chocolate mixture, and beat well.
Beat in the flour in three additions, scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition.
Scoop into prepared muffin tins, filling each 2/3 full.
Bake 15-17 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely before frosting.
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Ohhh…cupcake. And I justrealized that I was supposed to come out to Chicago this weekend…how did we not plan it?! I miss you and Jenn…I will get out there some time this year; no excuses!
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I just printed this and will give it a go! Crumbs Cupcakes was on our list of tries this week. They failed on all levels from their dry cake to their over sweet, hard lard tasting frosting. So so so bad and a waste of money. These for sure will be a hit with the my hubs! Thanks!
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Hopefully the weather will hold out for you Mara – I think it will just be cold.
And any recipe that starts with two sticks of butter? I am in!
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This may have to happen tomorrow. I just promised my niece some baked goods to take back to college with her this weekend.
Keep warm!
Congrats to the winner of the scarf!!
Your cupcakes look amazing. I’m about to post my 110 calorie mini scones in a minute, you’ll have to check it out Mara
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That frosting looks ridiculously good. I need to make some frosting. asap!
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