never fail chocolate cupcakes- mom's

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Recipe by
Kathie Carr
North Liberty, IN

Mom knew this recipe by heart. She made them often for us kids back in the 1950's. She used different icings (chocolate, white, strawberry, peanut butter) or served them with fresh strawberries (or raspberries) and whipped cream. So good and easy, too.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For never fail chocolate cupcakes- mom's

  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    cocoa
  • 1/2 c
    shortening, softened but not completely melted
  • 1 1/2 c
    cake flour
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    hot water

How To Make never fail chocolate cupcakes- mom's

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place paper liners in muffin cups. Place ingredients in mixer bowl in order given and beat well to mix. Pour into muffin cups to about 2/3-3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done (test with toothpick). Cool on wire rack and serve with icing or whipped cream.

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