Chocolate Cupcakes

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line 16 muffin cups with paper or silicone liners. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave oven, melt chocolate and butter. Remove bowl from the double boiler. Let cool.

4. 4

   In a measuring cup, combine milk and vinegar. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a bowl, beat egg and sugar until the mixture lightens. Add cooled chocolate mixture and combine well. Add dry ingredients alternately with the milk mixture until smooth.

6. 6

   With a 60 ml (¼ cup) ice cream scoop, spoon batter into cups. Bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.