Undoubtedly, millions of individuals with a sweet tooth would find chocolate cupcakes very irresistible. Both adults and children are fond of buying chocolate cupcakes for their sweet tooth; in fact, chocolate cupcakes can also be considered as comfort food. Actually, cupcakes were prepared for an individual serving but people can’t help consuming more than a piece especially when its’ really that mouth-watering. For people who want to know something about healthy recipes, easy recipes or tasty recipes, you can check online.
The history of cupcakes comes a long way, as early as 1796 when it was first mentioned in a book titled American Cookery. From then on, bakers created different sprinkles on cupcakes to add flavor or make it more appealing. Perhaps it would be better to make your own easy chocolate cupcakes that you can serve to your friends who visit you. Here’s an easy chocolate cupcakes recipe which is easy to follow:
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
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare two 12 cup muffin pans and grease them or line with 18 paper baking cups.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. One at a time slowly mix the eggs, 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. Pour the batter into the prepared cups, making sure that it is divided evenly.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Let it cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, you can put some frosting on top then serve on a platter.
The easy chocolate cupcakes recipe would produce many cupcakes enough to feed a group of kids. Just make sure that the cupcakes are cool enough before you take a bite. The special ingredients such as cayenne and coffee granules in this unique but easy to prepare chocolate cupcakes recipe would surely make your friends ask for more.
