Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients (17)

• Chocolate Cupcakes:
• 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder, sifted if needed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (150 grams) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) neutral oil or light and fruity olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) hot coffee, can substitute hot water
• Simple Vanilla Buttercream:
• 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter or vegan butter sticks, softened to room temperature
• 4 cups (480 grams) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
• 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60ml) heavy cream, milk or non-dairy milk at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt