• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1 t. salt
• 1/3 c. cocoa powder
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. oil
• 1 c. water
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 T. vinegar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine oil, sugar, vanilla & vinegar in a large bowl- stir.
3. In a seperate bowl, combine remaining dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder).
4. Combine wet & dry ingredients, then add water.
5. (Add 1/2 cup water, mix, then add the rest of the water)
6. Mix until lumps fade.
7. Pour into cupcake cups & bake for 18-20 minutes.
8. For a cake layer, bake in cake tin for 28-30 minutes.
9. I serve these cupcakes with a simple cream cheese frosting.
10. Just beat the ingredients below together:
11. 3/4 stick butter
12. 1 block cream cheese
13. powdered sugar (as much or little as you like)

this cupcake recipe is tried & truly delicious. it's been a family favorite for years. they only take about 10 minutes to prepare, then 20 minutes to bake