Texas Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• CARAMEL ICING:
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 to 2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar