Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 8 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 sticks unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk; Food coloring, for decorating; Sprinkles, for decorating

Servings: persons

1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 cups confectioners' sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Food coloring, for decorating
Sprinkles, for decorating

1
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a measuring cup, mix together the milk and vinegar to make sour milk.
2
In a large bowl, add the cocoa powder and hot water and mix together with an electric hand mixer.
3
Add the soured milk, granulated sugar, shortening, vanilla extract and eggs, and mix together.
4
Next, add the flour and baking soda and mix until all the ingredients are incorporated.
5
Place cupcake liners into a cupcake pan and fill each halfway with batter.
6
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes.
7
Cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes.
8
For the frosting: Whip 4 cups of the confectioners' sugar, the butter and vanilla extract with an electric hand mixer until smooth, while slowly adding the milk.
9
Add food coloring to achieve desired color and the remaining 4 cups confectioners' sugar.
10
Frost the cupcakes and top with sprinkles.

2444

kcal

Calories

Fat

494

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

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