Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes collected from alt.food.vegan - and beyond!

Chocolate Cupcakes (Version 2)

Cakes - Cupcakes - -

INGREDIENTS

Cupcakes

2 T vegetable oil
1/2 t vanilla extract
2 t cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
85 g / 3 oz plain flour
15 g / 1/2 oz cocoa powder sifted
1 t bicarbonate of soda
Large pinch of salt
115 g / 4 oz castor sugar
Icing
100 g / 3 1/2 oz vegan plain chocolate
50 g / 1 3/4 oz vegan margarine

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas 5. Place 8 large foil or paper muffin cases in a muffin tray.

In a large measuring jug whisk together the vegetable oil, 150 ml / 5 fl oz water, the vanilla extract and vinegar. Sift the flour cocoa and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl and stir in the salt and caster sugar. Gradually stir in the vinegar mixture until well combined taking care not to over-mix.

Divide the mixture between the muffin cases. Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm and springy to the touch. Allow to cool in the tin.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and margarine in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Spoon a thick layer over the surface of cupcakes and leave for 15-20 minutes until cool and set.

Makes 8.

posted by Mr Falafel

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