Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mashed banana
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended. Stir in the mashed banana until well incorporated.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just blended. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Fill the muffin tin with the batter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
6. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Chunky Monkey Cupcakes were created by the famous chef Julia Child.
• Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6 and potassium.
• Chocolate chips add a delicious richness to the cupcakes.