The Hot Chocolate Cake

Yield:  24 cupcakes
Prep Time:  15 minutes
Bake Time:  21 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup fresh hot brewed coffee
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

2 cups sugar
1 2/3 cups flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line cupcake tins with paper cups.

2.  Combine the 1/4 cup chocolate chips and coffee together, stirring until the mixture is smooth.

3.  In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4.  In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs on medium speed, then slowly add in the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.

5.  Add the melted chocolate coffee mixture, and beat until well combined.

6.  Slowly add in the sugar mixture and continue to beat on medium speed until well combined.  Finally add the cup of chocolate chips, and mix for about 30 seconds.

7.  Fill the cupcake tins about 3/4 full, and bake for about 21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  Allow cupcakes to cool on a rack.