Chocolate Cupcakes:

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Makes: 12 cupcakes

Texture: moist, spongey

Ingredients:

Dry:

• 1/2 cup plain flour

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

• 3/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup white sugar

Wet:

• 2 medium eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp water

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder

Plus frosting of your choice.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180c/160c fan.

2. In a large bowl, sift all of the dry ingredients and mix until there's no lumps.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the wet ingredients until thick and smooth.

4. Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry, then mix.

5. Pour in the rest of the wet ingredients and mix again until fully combined.

6. Evenly scoop the batter into 12 cupcake cases and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Optional- Decorate with sprinkles and frosting of your choice.

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If you give this recipe a go, let me know how it went in the comments below!