Sour Cream Chocolate Cupcakes

Sour cream adds rich flavor and tender texture to these classic chocolate cupcakes.

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Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 55 min
Servings 36

Ingredients

Cupcakes

2: cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

2: cups granulated sugar

3/4: cup sour cream

1/4: cup shortening

1: cup water

1 1/4: teaspoons baking soda

1: teaspoon salt

1: teaspoon vanilla

1/2: teaspoon baking powder

2: eggs

4: oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled

Rich Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

4: cups powdered sugar

1: cup butter or margarine, softened

3: tablespoons milk

1 1/2: teaspoons vanilla

3: oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line 36 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each 1/2 full.
2 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; place on cooling rack. Cool completely.
3 In medium bowl, beat all frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Spread frosting over cupcakes.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Use ready-to-spread chocolate frosting instead of the homemade buttercream. You'll still get rave reviews for these sensational sweets!

Here's a hint: Instead of making chocolate cutouts, buy Betty Crocker© chocolate decorator shapes available at the supermarket or cake decorating supply stores.

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