ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE RECIPE

This recipe is super moist, chocolatey and comes together quickly in just one bowl!

Ingredients:

Makes about 24 cupcakes

 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
 1 teaspoon salt
 3 large eggs
 2 cups granulated sugar
 1/2 cup grapeseed oil (or canola or coconut oil)
 1 1/4 cup milk
 1 1/4 cup brewed hot coffee
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
2. Sift together all of the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add in the sugar.
4. Add in the eggs, oil, vanilla, and almond. Stir to combine.
5. While string with a large whisk, gently stream in the milk and hot coffee. Stir until
batter is smooth.
6. Fill cupcake lines 2/3 full with batter and bake about 20-22 minutes or until done.
7. Cool on a wire rack before decorating.

QUICK WHIPPED CREAM

These cupcakes literally take only minutes to prepare. Feel free to use whatever fresh berries
you have on hand.

Ingredients:

 2 cups heavy cream

 1/4 cup granulated sugar
 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whip all of the ingredients together with an electric stand or hand-held mixer until medium-soft
peaks form.

EASY CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Ganache might sound fancy, but with only two ingredients, it will transform any cupcake into a
gourmet treat in a snap.

Ingredients:

 1/2 cup heavy cream

 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

1. Place chocolate in a heat-safe bowl and set aside.

2. Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it starts to simmer.
3. Pour simmering cream over the chocolate and let rest for about 30 seconds.
4. Whisk until smooth.
5. Decorating Tip: While it is still warm, dunk the tops of cooled cupcakes into the ganache.
Completely submerge the tops and swirl around until coated. Don’t worry about drips
or excess chocolate on the wrappers. Instead, pop the frosted cupcakes into clean
cupcake liners to avoid messy, chocolatey fingers.

SIMPLE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Dress up simple buttercream frosting with sugar peals, fun flags and decorative cupcake
wrappers.

Ingredients:

 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

 4 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 2-4 tablespoons milk (to desired consistency)

Instructions:

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter until soft and fluffy
2. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the remaining ingredients.
3. Return mixer to medium-high and mix until smooth.

Baking tip: Make your frosting while the cupcakes cool to save time!
Decorating tip: Pre-bake and freeze cupcakes in plain (white or brown) cupcake liners. Defrost
for a last minute gathering and slip the cupcakes into a coordinating, party-ready cupcake
wrapper.