Alma gave me a recipe recently for Depression Chocolate Cupcakes. Their leavening action is created by a chemical reaction of baking soda and vinegar. The lack of eggs makes this an easy vegan option. The recipe calls for cocoa, but since I didn't have any I adapted it to carob powder and they turned out fine.Alma's Depression Carob Cupcakes
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
6 Tbsp. carob (or baking chocolate)
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup oil
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups cold water
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa (or carob), soda, and salt in ungreased 9" x 13" pan. Make three depressions. Into one pour the oil, into the second pour the vinegar, and into the third pour the vanilla. Pour water over all and mix well with a fork until completely combined.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
The carob cupcakes were a hit with everyone for lunch yesterday. I was concerned that they might expect chocolate and would be disappointed with carob. But, that wasn't the case. Whew!
ReplyDeleteYes, they are very good, Clarice. Thanks for the feedback.
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