Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Chocolate cupcakes are useful for birthdays, school treats, office snacks and cupcake gift boxes. They are easy to serve and easy to decorate.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 cup hot water

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a cupcake tray.
2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
3. Add eggs, oil, milk and vanilla essence.
4. Mix until smooth.
5. Add hot water slowly and mix gently.
6. Fill cupcake cases about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
8. Cool completely before decorating.

Helpful tips

• Do not overfill cupcake cases.
• Use good cocoa powder for stronger flavour.
• Cool cupcakes fully before adding frosting.