Gluten Free Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.

3. Combine cocoa powder and hot water in

4. the bowl of a mixer and whisk until a thick paste forms.

5. Add egg and egg white and mix to combine.

6. Add melted butter and buttermilk and whisk until smooth.

7. Add flour mixture and mix to combine.

8. Portion batter into prepared muffin tin.

9. Bake until the tops spring back when lightly touched and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 17–20 minutes.

10. Let cool completely (about 30 minutes) before frosting.