Chocolate Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 F (162.8 C).
2. 2
   Line a standard 7cm x 3 cm muffin pan (each cup containing 60 ml) with paper liners.
3. 3
   Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add the eggs, 1 at a time.
5. 5
   Mix in the chocolate syrup and vanilla.
6. 6
   Add the flour and coffee granules and mix until just combined.
7. 7
   Don't overbeat, or the cupcakes will be tough.
8. 8
   Scoop the batter into the muffin cups and bake for 30 minutes, or until just set in the middle.
9. 9
   Don't overbake!
10. 10
    Let cool thoroughly in the muffin pan.