Cocoa Cobweb Cupcakes
"Follow this fun technique for creating cobwebs with two different colors of frosting. You can do this on cookies and cakes, too. Kids can line the muffin tins, mix the ingredients, spoon the batter into the muffin cups and of course, supervise the icing...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, preferably Dutch-process
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk
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For the icing:
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2 egg whites
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2 1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
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Black or dark brown food coloring
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