Cupcakes

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup sour cream

Frosting

• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
• 1/4 cup milk

Tools

• 2 cupcake pans
  Select product: Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 12-Cup

  Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 12-Cup

  $13.39
• Cupcake liners
  Select product: White Cupcake Liners, 75-Count

  White Cupcake Liners, 75-Count

  $2.29
• Mixing bowls
  Select product: Navy Blue Covered Bowl Set, 6-Piece

  Navy Blue Covered Bowl Set, 6-Piece

  $22.69
• Electric stand mixer or hand mixer
• Cooling rack
  Select product: Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Cooling Rack, 16 x 10-Inch

  Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Cooling Rack, 16 x 10-Inch

  $7.19
• Spatula
• Decorating bag
  Select product: 12-Inch Disposable Decorating Bags, 24-Count Cake Piping Bags

  12-Inch Disposable Decorating Bags, 24-Count Cake Piping Bags

  $8.89
• Tip 1M
  Select product: 1M Open Star Piping Tip

  1M Open Star Piping Tip

  $2.19