Simple Chocolate Cupcake

In this recipe, sour milk is used to help the cupcakes rise.

This recipe makes 12 cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 1 egg

• ½ cup cocoa powder

• ½ cup shortening (or unsalted butter)

• 1 ½ cups Bakers Dream Cake flour

• ½ cup sour milk

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 cup sugar

• ½ cup hot water

Method:

1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat well with an electric beater or whisk thoroughly using a hand whisk.

2. Prepare your oven to 180°C.

3. Pour your cupcake mixture into a greased baking tin or into paper cupcake holders.

4. Bake for 20 minutes until an inserted toothpick or fork comes out clean.
   

Pro tips:

• Instead of cupcakes, this makes a great 9x9 cake. Make sure to grease your pan thoroughly so the cake does not stick.

• Don't have sour milk on hand? Add 1 Tbsp vinegar to cup and then add fresh milk to make 1/2 cup. Let sit a few minutes before using.