hello again.

If I ever stay away this long again, I give you permission to slap me.

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Life has been full of wonderful things.

I would like to make a cupcake toast to all my friends who have told me they miss my writing. 

You're the best.

This could have turned out to be a big disaster, but it's been one of my favorite recipe experiments. 

These cupcakes are delicious and lite and full of chocolately goodness.  

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Cupcakes

1 cup flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup butter (softened)

1 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

1 container of Greek yogurt ( 6 oz.) 

(I use Fage 0%)

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.

Using a mixer, beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla until pale and creamy on high speed.

Add the eggs, one at a time on medium speed.

On low speed, gradually add the flour, alternating with the yogurt.

Fill cupcake liners about three-quarters full and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 

about 24 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, then we frost...

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Frosting

2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup melted butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 tbs Greek yogurt

Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder. 

Stir in the butter and vanilla. 

(This will be thick.)

Stir in Greek yogurt (add more or less as needed).

Cheers!