Mom's Chocolate Cupcakes

This recipe was given to my mom by a next door neighbor many years ago. It makes a wonderful dark chocolate cupcake, or double the recipe for a sheet or layer cake. It has become a family favorite and is always requested at birthdays.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup  oil
• 1  cup water
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  tablespoon vinegar

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together until moist and well blended.
2. Put in cupcake cups and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
3. Frost with your favorite icing.
4. To make a layer cake, double the recipes and put in 2 round cake pans.
5. Increase baking time to about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.