Chocolate Lovers Cupcakes

If you’re a chocolate lover like me, then you’re going to love these extremely moist and chocolatey cupcakes with chocolate frosting!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt
• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt until combined and lumps are gone.
3. In a medium bowl stir together water, oil, lemon juice and vanilla.
4. Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir together until just combined.
5. Using a scoop, divide  batter evenly into muffin cups.
6. Bake 18-20 minutes or until tooth pick inserted into center comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

1. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder and salt until combined.
2. Add in butter and vanilla, beat on low for 5 minutes. Slowly add in milk and continue to beat until you reach desired consistency.
3. Use a decorating bag or offset spatula to apply frosting.
4. Enjoy!!