Chocolate Vanilla Storm Cupcakes

Submitted by Extreme Cupcakes

"I absolutely adore chocolate and vanilla - but the result if you mix them both in a cupcake is just gorgeous!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 large cupcakes
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa powder
• 1⁄4 grated vanilla bean
• 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar

directions

1. Get an electric mixer and add the sugar and eggs. Mix well.
2. Add the milk and butter. Mix again.
3. Add the flour. Mix and then add the baking powder, baking soda, grated vanilla bean, and vanilla sugar.
4. Add the cocoa powder. Use 1/4 cup up to 3/4 cup depending on how dark you want the chocolate to be.
5. Tip: You can put smarties on top of the cupcake's frosting for decoration and better taste. Cream cheese buttercream is the best frosting on this cupcake.