Dark Chocolate Cupcakes With a Hint of Coffee

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   You will need: 1 Sieve, 1 Bowl, 1 Wooden Spoon, 1 12-hole cupcake tin, lined with paper cakes, a skewer or toothpick, and a wire rack for cooling.

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   Preheat the oven to 180oC (350oF), Gas 4.

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   Combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cocoa powder and sugar and sift together into a bowl.

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   Make a well in the centre.

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   Pour in the 125ml water, the oil, coffee and the vinegar and stir together.

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   Spoon the mixture into the paper cases and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until risen and firm and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

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   Once cooked, transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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   When cool, top with a chocolate frosting, icing, or buttercream to finish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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