Chocolate Cupcakes

For my birthday, I asked for a cupcake baking pan. I asked and my bestie came through. This is my very first batch of cupcakes. It may look a bit strange; I am still learning out to put the frosting on but everyone says it was tasty. Easy recipe.

Bakes: 16 cupcakes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk

Directions: 
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, unsweeted cocoa powder, and salt. 
- In a bigger bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs on at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla. 
- Add in flour mixture alternately with milk; beat well
- Line baking pan with paper or foil liners. 
- Fill cups to 1/2 full. 
- Bake for 15-17 minutes. 
- Frost with your favorite frosting. 

Tips: 
To save some of the caking mixture, pour into a ziplock back and seal tightly without any air. Last up to 2 weeks in the freezer. Thaw in refrigerator and add 2 minutes additional bake time. Cut a hole at the corner of the bag to allow for easy filling for cups. 

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