Sourdough Chocolate Cupcakes

 I like to top them with  marshmallow buttercrem frosting  or a chocolate buttercream frosting.   

Sourdough Chocolate Cupcakes

(makes 16)

Ingredients:

*2 large eggs

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 cup light brown sugar

*1/3 cup vegetable oil

*1/2 cup sourdough starter or discard

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

*2/3 cup buttermilk (can use whole milk)

*1 cup all-purpose flour

*1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

*1 teaspoon instant coffee (gives a richer taste to the chocolate)

*1/2 teaspoon baking powder

*1/2 teaspoon baking soda

*1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

~Preheat oven 350 degrees.

~Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.

~In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup sourdough starter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2/3 cup buttermilk together until well blended.

~Sift in 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cu unsweetened cocoa, 1 teaspoon instant coffee, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into wet ingredients.

~Mix until well incorporated.

~Spoon batter into the liners about 2/3 full.

~Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

~Remove from oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

~Cool completely before frosting.