• 2 cups all purpose flour •
• 2 cups sugar •
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder •
• 1 teaspoon salt •
• 1 teaspoon baking soda •
• 1/2 cup shortening •
• 3/4 cup water •
• 2 large eggs •
• 3/4 cup milk •
• 1 teaspoon vanilla •
• 4 ounces melted unsweetened baking chocolate •
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
Combine all ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix at low speed for 30 seconds, and scrape bowl. Mix at high speed for 3 minutes.
Fill liners 1/2 to 2/3 full of batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes in pans then remove from pan, and place on wire racks to cool completely.
Frost when chocolate cupcakes are completely cool.
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups of unsalted butter, melted
4 cups confectioners (icing) sugar, sifted
1 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 tbsp lukewarm water/ milk
A pinch of salt
Method:
Add cocoa and melted butter in a pan and blend them gently over heat.
Add the sugar and continue blending them until no lumps are present and they make a uniform mixture.
Add water or milk for more creamy texture and continue stirring until it becomes a smooth, shiny mix with a tight consistency.
Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
Fill up and top your chocolate with this chocolate fudge frosting and experience the divine feel.
