Cocoa Cupcakes

Submitted by tweetyfan

"These are light and fluffy and the cocoa powder adds the special touch."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water

directions

1. Combine all dry ingredients.
2. Add shortening, egg, milk, and vanilla.
3. Add boiling water and beat for 3 minutes.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Reviews

[lemonzine.admin]

This recipe is so easy, the cake is light and spongy. I used self-raising flour and omit the baking soda. It all turns out well. :)

 

[Hummingbird1st]

I followed the recipe exactly and these are really nice. These cakes were light and airy, and a great taste. When we were children my mum used to bake chocolate buns as we called them, and we always ate them hot from the oven - yummy! I topped them with icing sugar mixed with lemon juice. This brought back many happy memories.

 

[Hazeleyes]

These are wonderful, fudgey cupcakes! I made these for my grandson's 4th birthday party. I frosted with a buttercream frosting and sprinkles. They were gobbled up! Thanks!

 

[cook girl]

I love these cupcakes! I have made them 3 times now for various occasions and they are always a big hit. I have made them the proper size and also as minis and they are great either way. I usually dust some powdered sugar on top for visual effect, but they are just as yummy plain. Awesome recipe!

 

[djmastermum]

These turned out great, even though I substuted Self Raising flour instead of using baking flour. Will definitely be making these again!