One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

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

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

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.