I <3 cupcakes, especially chocolate ones. They are always a hit and these are these easiest ones to make EVER! What you will need:
1 and 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 and 1/2 cups unbleached flour
2 cups sugar
6 TBS cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup canola oil
2 TBS distilled white vinegar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 cups water
Preheat oven to 350. Pour all the dry ingredients through a small hole strainer, to remove any clumps and add air, into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the wet ingredients. Stir until smooth. Scoop into cupcake holders and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Makes about 3 dozen cupcakes. Let cool completely before icing. I normally wait overnight. This cake is very moist.
For the frosting:
2 cups powdered sugar, strained to remove clumps
1/2 cup margarine
1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 TBS almond milk
Cream everything together with a mixer. If margarine is cold, mix that alone first and then add everything else. Can add food coloring if desired.
Yummers!