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Chocolate Cupcakes - Leap Year
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Chocolate Cupcakes

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cupcakes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add vanilla. Combine. Add flour mixture alternately with the milk, mix well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes.