I may have won the battle, but it is still war!

So, today was a day just like any other Tuesday.  Got up.  Had breakfast and coffee.  Took a shower.  Did my make-up and hair.  Got dressed.  Went to work.  And so on and so on and so on . . .

But this evening as I was having dinner, I was watching Cupcake Wars on Food Network and I suddenly got this overwhelming craving for a chocolate cupcake.  So, I headed straight for the kitchen and starting digging through the pantry and this is what I came up with.

Cupcakes

• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1. Mix all of the ingredients well with a mixer.
2. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

Frosting

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

These came out so soft and moist and rich!  I even surprised myself.