An easy chocolate cupcake that will cure any chocolate lover’s craving. I find that, instead of using frosting, a bit of chocolate syrup on the top works best!
Original recipe makes 18 cupcakes
Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 2/3 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
20 mins
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READY IN
35 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans or line with 18 paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, beat the shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla, instant coffee and cayenne pepper. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter, alternating with the water, just until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter and frost as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 220 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32.3 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Fat: 9.7 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 2.9 g
Sodium: 180 mg