Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup oil
- ⅔ cup hot water or coffee
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp gluten-free flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½–1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- ½ cup butter
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla (frosting)
- ½ cup cocoa powder (frosting)
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake tray.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat in wet ingredients until smooth batter forms.
- Fill liners ¾ full and bake 18–24 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Beat butter, cocoa, sugar, milk, and vanilla to make frosting.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour with xanthan gum.
- Do not overbake to keep cupcakes moist.
- Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American