Quick Chocolate cupcake

Ingredients:
Flour- 1 cup
Eggs- 2 lightly beaten
Caster Sugar- 2/3 cup
Butter- 100gms
Cocoa Powder- 1/3 cup
Baking powder- 1/2 tsp
Salt- 1/4 tsp
Soda Bicarb- 1/2 tsp
Milk- 1/2 cup
Vanilla Essence- 1 tsp
Method:

  • Sift together Flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and soda bicarb and keep aside.
  • Beat sugar, butter and vanilla till creamy.
  • Gradually add eggs little by little and mix until well combined.
  • Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture adding along milk alternatively.
  • Beat until just combined.
  • Spoon into the cupcakes 3/4 portion each.
  • I had scooped 30 gms each into 10 inch liners. I got 22 cup cakes out of this.
  • Bake in a preheated oven @ 170 degree Cel for about 10-15 mins.
  • Serve with chocolate ganache... 
  • Children will love this




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