Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

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These cupcakes are rich and moist and the frosting is smooth and creamy.

– Butter – Sugar – Eggs – Salt – Vanilla

Preheat oven to 375°. Line muffin tins with 24 liners.

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Cream together butter and sugar. Add in 1 egg at a time.

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Add in the salt, vanilla, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir. Add in the cocoa powder.

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Combine the boiling water and the instant coffee in a cup and stir until dissolved. Stir into mixture.

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Slowly add in flour and be careful not to overbeat. Gently stir in the sour cream until mixed.

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