Mala Cupcakes (Chocolate And Sichuan Peppercorn Cupcakes)

• For the cupcakes
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup good-quality cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground star anise
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (or more, if you dare!)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
• For the frosting
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup good-quality cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk, plus more if needed

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0 F and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, orange zest, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and ginger together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, milk, vanilla, and vinegar. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir, just until combined.
4. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. FOR THE FROSTING: Cream together butter until fluffy. Add sugar and cocoa powder about 1/2 cup at a time until blended. Mix in ginger, vanilla, and milk, adding more or less milk depending on desired consistency.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/23821-mala-cupcakes-chocolate-and-sichuan-peppercorn-cupcakes (may not work)