Yogurt Vanilla Cupcakes W Chocolate Frosting

These are moist and rich without being too fatty. I love the frosting because it's very easy and very chocolatey.

Begin with the frosting to allow time for it to cool.

Mix the sugar and cocoa together in a small saucepan.

Add half of the milk , stirring constantly until blended.

Then add the rest of the milk.

Cook on medium heat until the mixture begins to boil.

Lower heat and let simmer for a 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool for 3 minutes.

Add the vanilla and chocolate chips , mixing until dissolved.

Let cool at room temperature , or cover and refrigerate for future use.

For the cake , preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Mix the flour , baking powder , baking soda , and salt in a medium bowl.

In a large bowl , mix the butter and sugar until well blended.

Add the eggs to the butter / sugar mixture.

Gradually add the flour mixture and yogurt to the butter / sugar mixture.

Fill muffin molds 2 / 3 full and bake for about 20 minutes until it passes the clean toothpick test.

To frost , hold a muffin upside-down over the frosting , gently dunk it and twist as you pull it out.

sugar, unsweetened cocoa, skim milk, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, eggs, nonfat yogurt