SARAH'S MOIST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

By sarahsarap

I use a different recipe for layered cakes. But for cupcakes, this is my go to recipe...always get compliments. Perfect for potlucks --- easy to make and a very reliable recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon iodized salt
• 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water or leftover brewed coffee

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Dump all the ingredients except the boiling water in a mixer bowl. At low speed, allow the mixture to moisten then increase to medium speed and continue beating for 5 minutes.
2. Revert back to low speed and gradually add the water.
3. Mix well then pour into paper lined #2 muffin cups (using 1/4 cup dry measuring cup)
4. Bake in preheated 325 F for 25 minutes or until done. Let cool before applying glaze.

Glaze for Moist Chocolate Cupcake

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons liquid coffee creamer or heavy whipping cream

Place ingredients in microwaveable bowl or pyrex liquid measuring cup (2 cups measures) and microwave for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Apply glaze on cupcakes.