Wednesday, June 17, 2009

hello, cupcake

I did a little baking today. Cupcakes. Vegan. Whole wheat. Chocolate!

You don't know how I've tried to make a picture in my cappuccino foam! Success!!


Vegan Whole Wheat Chocolate Cupcakes

* 3 c. whole wheat flour
* 3/4 c sugar
* 1/3 c brown sugar
* 1/3 cup cocoa powder
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons cinnamon
* 2/3 cup vegetable oil
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
* 2 cups water

Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes.


Vegan Buttercream Frosting

* 2 tablespoons vegan butter spread
* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 1/4 cup water
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Top with chopped dark chocolate and pistachios.

Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com.

1 comment:

Amanda said...

These look YUMmy.

About the glasses, the lens quality seems to be great. You can buy higher quality frames on there for more money but not nearly as much as you'd spend at the optometrist. I, mean, even if they last you a year, it's worth it for $8. :)