Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour plus 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup coffee, water, or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 to 5 tablespoons soy, almond, or rice milk