Emergency Blender Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F Line 12 regular-sized muffin tin with paper or foil liners.

2. 2

   Combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a blender. Cover with the lid and blend on medium-speed until blended. Pour in the water, oil, egg and vanilla. Cover with the lid and blend on medium-high speed until sooth and well-blended, stopping to scrape down the sides once or twice.

3. 3

   Pour into prepared pan/cups, dividing evenly. Bake until toothpick inserted in center of one cupcake comes out clean, 15-17 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer to rack to cool for about 10 minutes, and then remove cupcakes from the pan and set them on the rack to cool completely before frosting.

5. 5

   Servings: 12.