Fugly Choc Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients...

* 2 cups flour
* 2 cups sugar
* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 1/2 cups milk
* 1/2 cup butter
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 2 eggs


How to...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. Measure out everything but the eggs directly into your mixer bowl.
2. Mix on low speed just until incorporated.
3. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
4. Add eggs, beat on high speed again for 2 minutes.

Measure out into cupcake pan lined with cupcake papers. A 2″ ice cream scoop works great for this. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly in the pan then transfer to a rack to cool completely before frosting.



Thick Cream Cheese Frosting:

* 4 ounces Philly cream cheese
* 1/4 stick butter, room temperature
* 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Beat butter vigorously with an electric mixer.
2. Scrape the bowl and add the cream cheese and beat until combined.
3. Add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth.