Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of vinegar)
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Cupcake liners
– Muffin tin
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners. This little step makes clean-up a breeze and gives our cupcakes a lovely little home! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and both sugars until everything is well combined. The smell of the cocoa is simply divine, just wait until you add the wet ingredients! (See the next page below to continue steps…)