Enjoy this recipe from 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes.
Submitted by: Athena Colegrove from Big Springs, TX
3/4 c. butter, softened
1-2/3 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 t. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. baking cocoa
1-1/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1-1/3 c. water
60 milk chocolate drops, divided
Chocolate Frosting:
1/4 c. margarine, melted
1/2 c. baking cocoa
1/3 c. milk
1 t. vanilla extract
3-1/2 c. powdered sugar
Beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla; set aside. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add alternately with water to butter mixture. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place a chocolate drop in center of each; spoon in remaining batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool. To prepare Chocolate Frosting combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes; top each with a chocolate drop. Makes 2-1/2 dozen.