ngredients: 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2/3 c oil 1 c buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3 heaping Tbsp cocoa ½ tsp salt Mix sugar and eggs well, gradually beating in the oil, then the buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients. Fill paper-lined muffin tins 3/4 full. Makes 20 large or 24 medium sized cupcakes. Bake at 350F for 20 min. Ice with Choc Icing: Mix 2 cups icing sugar (approx) with 2 Tbsp soft margarine, 1 Tbsp cocoa and enough milk to make a spread-able consistency. Sprinkle with chocolate or colored sprinkles. Freeze in air tight container once the icing has dried. |