Step 1

Cake

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 3

Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl with a whisk.

Step 4

In a separate bowl combine the almondmilk, oil and vanilla.

Step 5

Add wet ingredients to dry; stir just until combined.

Step 6

Divide evenly among 12 muffin cups lined with muffin liners, lightly sprayed with cooking spray.

Step 7

Bake at 350°F for 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Buttercream

Step 9

To prepare buttercream. Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter; beat until combined. Beat in almondmilk until smooth. Frost tops of cupcakes.

Step 10

Refrigerate leftovers.