Chocolate cupcakes .... .Magnolia Bakery

(Recipe source: Magnolia )

• 1 cup  flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/2 sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 3 oz melted chocolate (i.e 90 grams)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Method:

1. To melt the chocolate, place in a double boiler over simmering water on low heat.
2. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. Sift the flour and baking soda, set aside.
4. In a bowl cream the butter using electric beater.
5. Add the sugar and beat for 3 minutes until fluffy.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, beat well after each addition.
7. Add the chocolate, mix well.
8. Add the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk and vanilla essence.
9. Scrape down the batter from the side using a rubber spatula.
10. Scoop the batter into the cupcake lines. 
11. Bake at 175C for 20 minutes.
12. Cool in tin for 10 minutes.