Allergen-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Name: Allergen-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Yield: makes 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups water; Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

January 24, 2012

Anyone allergic to nuts, eggs, or dairy shouldn’t miss out on all the fun. Whether someone in your family has dietary restrictions or you’re making treats for a whole classroom of kids, these chocolate cupcakes should suit most needs. Divvies Bakery, which specializes in allergen-free sweets, kindly shared this recipe on The Martha Stewart Show.

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