Texas Sheet Cake Cupcakes

February 11, 2013

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One of my favorite desserts of all time is Texas Sheet Cake. I am openly addicted to chocolate and that yummy cake always hits the spot . . . and I seem to have no control when I make it. I came across this recipe for Texas Sheet Cake cupcakes and made them immediately, thinking that the cute cupcakes would help with my portion control. They tasted amazing and were a huge hit with my family, but unfortunately the cupcake serving size didn't help at all! I just found myself eating more of them, b

1 cup butter
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk*
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
*If you don't have buttermilk, no worries! Mix 1/2 cup milk with 2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice. Let sit for a minute before adding to other ingredients.

Fudge frosting:
6 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place 24 cupcake liners into muffin pans. In a small saucepan, bring the butter, water, and cocoa powder to a boil. Turn off and set aside. Combine flour, sugar, and baking...
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Nutritions

Calories
251

Sodium
112mg
4% DV

Fat
12g
18% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

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