Expresso Chocolate Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together in a large bowl all ingredients except the mini chocolate chips.
2. 2
   Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, blend for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Do not over blend.
4. 4
   Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
5. 5
   Use a small ice cream scoop and fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
6. 6
   Bake 18-20 minutes and use a tooth pick or cake tester method.
7. 7
   Note: Sometimes cake tester might hit a chocolate chip, so I go in rather sideways when checking for doneness.
8. 8
   Cool and frost with your favorite Chocolate Butter Cream Icing.