Spicy Chocolate Cupcakes

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place baking cups in a 12-cup muffin pan.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, bring the milk, water, sugar, cocoa powder and spices to a boil while whisking. Remove from the heat and let cool.

4. 4

   In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until creamy. With the mixer on low speed, add the milk mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Divide among the muffin cups and bake until a toothpick inserted in a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool. Remove from the muffin pan and let cool

6. 6

   completely.