Chocolate Cupcakes

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Chocolate frosting and multi-colored sprinkles

1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water and buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, salt, water, buttermilk, chocolate frosting

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-cupcakes/ (may not work)