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From Sally's Baking Addiction

Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Time
3 hr 25 min
Makes
14
Ingredients
17

9 things you may not have.

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Ingredients

Servings
14 servings
Amounts
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk*, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee (decaf is fine)
  • 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
  • salt, to taste
  • optional for garnish: sprinkles
Shopping list

“What I'm missing” leaves off staples you almost certainly have — salt, pepper, oil, water — and anything already in your pantry.

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