Sinful Bliss Cupcakes with Sweetened Whipped Cream Frosting

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• Cupcakes:
• 2-1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 2-1/4 c. flour
• 1 c. cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 2-1/4 c. hot water
• Sweetened Whip Cream Frosting:
• 3 c. heavy cream (ice cold)
• 3/4 c. powdered sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from foodpyramidonline.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line muffin tin with 24 cupcake liners.
2. In large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3. In separate bowl, whisk canola oil and eggs. Slowly add oil mixture to dry mixture, followed by hot water. Mix until fully combined, making sure to scrape sides of bowl with spatula to get out all lumps.
4. Spoon or pour mixture into cupcake liners until two-thirds full.
5. Bake for 15 min. then rotate pan and bake for another 5-8 min. or until cupcakes spring back to touch. Remove from oven and cool cupcakes completely.
6. To prepare Sweetened Whip Cream Frosting: In medium bowl, whisk heavy cream on medium-high speed. Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix on high speed until soft firm peaks form. Scoop whipped cream into pastry bag with star tip and pipe whipped cream on top of cooled cupcakes. Dust lightly with cocoa powder. Serve right away or refrigerate until serving.