Page 171 - Cupcakes

PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES

BAKING TIME: 11 TO 13 MINUTES

ASSEMBLY TIME: 10 MINUTES

the CupcakeDoctor says...

Unflavored vinegar is best, but you can use cider vinegar. Cake mixes
already contain a perfect amount of leavening, and that’s why it’s tricky to
get them to peak in the center! I tried this recipe many times and came up

with the ratio of 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon baking soda. If you
are more interested in eating a moist chocolate cupcake with white
chocolate glaze than you are in creating a science experiment, forgo the
vinegar and soda in the batter and the sugar sprinkle garnish.

Vegetable oil spray for misting the pans All-purpose flour for dusting the pans

CUPCAKES:

1 package (18.25 ounces) plain chocolate cake mix

1⅓ cups water
½ cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar (see “the Cupcake Doctor says”)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

WHITE CHOCOLATE LAVA GLAZE:

¼ cup milk
¼ cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white chocolate chips