Notes

• This recipe is from My Baking Addiction. It's perfect for when you need to bake something quickly and don't have time/want to make cake from scratch.
• I always try to use the Pillsbury Moist Supreme Devil's Food cake mix. It's nice and light and this, along with the espresso granules, creates a perfect chocolate base for all kinds of frosting.
• Don't feel guilty for using a cake mix as your base! So many bakers do (you'd be surprised). 

ENHANCED CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX

INGREDIENTS

Cake

• 1 box (15.25 ounce) chocolate cake mix
• 1 (3.4 ounce) box chocolate instant pudding mix
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water

DIRECTIONS

Cupcakes

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Line cupcake pan.
• Combine all ingredients in stand mixer and beat until combined.
• Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
• Bake 18-22 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).
• Remove from oven, wait about 10 minutes, and transfer cupcakes to wire rack to cool. Frost with your favorite buttercream or ganache.