One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

Submitted by momthecook 2

"These have the advantage of needing no milk, and are as easy as a cake mix."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 24 cupcakes
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix at low speed until all ingredients are moistened.
3. Scrape down bowl.
4. Mix at high speed for 3 minutes.
5. Fill baking cups 2/3 full.
6. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes.

Reviews

[Marg (CaymanDesigns)]

I was very impressed with the ease of this recipe and resulting cupcakes. They weren't as moist as a few recipes I've tried, but they had a very good flavor. My husband had been craving chocolate cake, but we didn't want a whole cake in the house begging us to eat it. ;) I divided this recipe by 4 and got 5 very lovely cupcakes. I also made a quarter batch of Recipe #261024 and they went together very well. Thanks for posting!

 

[Cat R.]

For less than 10 minutes work, the resulting cakes are pretty darn good! Next time I might use hot coffee instead of water, for a more mocha-y cake.