One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

momthecook #2's Note:

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

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 24.0 cupcakes

• 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 Butter Cream Icing (Buttercream Frosting) 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.