Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes with Easy Vanilla Frosting

By srumbel

Today, I wanted to share my recipe for Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes and Easy Vanilla Frosting. These recipes are fool and fail-proof. Plus they taste great! And, I found some edible star glitter at the craft store that I was dying to use. Super simple to do and the perfect sweet bites for your New Years Eve party!”
from caitlinwilson.com

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 1 cup almond milk (or regular milk) + 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt
• FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line mini muffin tins with paper liners and set aside In a large bowl, whip oil and sugar together. Stir in vanilla. In a measuring cup, stir almond milk and vinegar together. Set aside to curdle. In a different bowl, stir all dry ingredients together until evenly mixed. Alternate mixing in wet and dry ingredients to the batter starting and ending with dry Pour evenly into prepared pans and bake 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs after being inserted. Cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting: whip all ingredients together in a large bowl 3-5 minutes or until smooth and fluffy. Frost cupcakes and top with star sprinkles, if desired. And Enjoy!