Chocolate Cupcakes

 
Ingredients -
1 cup Molasses
1 cup Soy Milk
2 cups Chocolate or Carob Chips
6 tablespoons Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 tablespoons Cornstarch
2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
6 paper Baking Cups
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the molasses, 1/2 cup of the milk, and the chips.

3. Cook on medium heat until chips have melted, stirring constantly with a spoon.

4. Add the oil, vanilla, cornstarch, and stir well until mixed.

5. Remove from heat and set aside.

6. In a medium bowl, sift the flour and baking soda together.

7. Add the remaining milk and the chocolate mixture and stir.

8. Spoon into cupcake paper liners and bake for 15-20 minutes.

9. Test with a knife to see if done.

10. Once cooled, you can frost with icing.

 



Cupcake Making Tips -
Granulated Sugar

“Sugar” in most recipes means white granulated sugar. Other sugars, such as liquid sugars like honey and molasses are used less frequently in home baking.


Cupcake Making Tips -
Vanilla Extract

Fine vanilla extract makers will list the variety of vanilla bean on the label and clearly state the type of extract, whether pure or not.

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