Super Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
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Super Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

By: Michelle  
"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!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans 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. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 24mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by Ita Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I used margarine and topped these with chocolate icing. They were gone in no time! The coffee... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2008 by ConKitty 
I made this for Mother's day. The cupcakes had a nice, thick flavor and the hint of coffee... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2008 by CookieDough 
I ended up with 21 cupcakes because I didn't want to fill the cups too full. They turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by Roxanne J 
I used margarine instead of shortening because that's what I had on hand.It was fabulous 18... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by Shae's Mama 
This recipe was just what I was looking for. I needed a tasty, moist chocolate cupcake to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by Jdweezie 
This recipe was alright. The texure of the cupcakes was great, but I think the next time I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by Katie 
Not super impressed. They were ok. I definitely did not overbake but they still seemed a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by genevamarieva 
Simply outstanding. I've made these several times now, and even used the recipe to make my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by DalayceN 
Made these for Valentine's Day and topped with cherry cream cheese icing and sprinkles. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by KD 
A wonderful, dense, moist cupcake! I used butter, instead of shortening, and my left over... MORE

 
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