Chocolate Cupcakes

🧾 Ingredients (Cupcakes)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions (Cupcakes)

🥣 Step 1: Prepare batter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a tray.
2. Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

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🧁 Step 2: Bake

5. Fill liners 2/3 full.
6. Bake 18–22 minutes.
7. Let cool completely.

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🍫 Chocolate Frosting

🧾 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions (Frosting)

1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Add cocoa powder and mix.
3. Add powdered sugar gradually.
4. Add milk to adjust consistency.
5. Mix in vanilla and salt.
6. Beat until fluffy and pipe onto cupcakes 😍