====== Chocolate Midnight Cake ====== * 1/2 c (2oz/58g) Dutch-process cocoa powder (Droste or Hershey's is great) * 1 1/2c (10.5oz/300g) sugar * 1 t fine sea salt (or 2 t kosher) * 1 3/4 c (9 1/4oz/262g) all-purpose flour * 1 t baking soda * 2 t vanilla extract * 1/2 c neutral tasting oil (or 50/50 with vegetable oil and olive oil) * 1 1/2 c boiling water or freshly brewed strong coffee * 2 lg eggs, lightly whisked, room temperature (or cold...) \\ - preheat oven to 350F - In large bowl, whisk together cocoa, sugar, salt, flour, and baking soda - In small bowl, whisk egg - In medium bowl, stir vanilla and oil together - Bring water to boil or brew coffee, add to water-oil mixture until incorporated - Gradually whisk water-oil mixture into dry until incorporated; whisk in eggs and stir until smooth \\ **Cupcakes** - Divide batter into 22 cupcake liners in pan; use near full 1/4 c as measure - Bake 21 minutes, rotating pans mid-way **Cake** \\ Serves: 22 cupcakes Total cook time: X Source: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat \\ \\ {{tag>food dessert cake cupcake }}