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West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

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Zaira Ahmad
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(she/her) Zaira Ahmad is a Senior at West High. This is her third year on staff, and she is the Print Editor-In-Chief. Outside of the newsroom, you can probably find Zaira at show choir rehearsal or volunteering...

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Vegan chocolate cupcakes

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With this recipe you can have vegan food and enjoy it! This chocolate cupcake recipe is simply delectable!

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

Makes 12 cupcakes

You will need:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles

For the frosting:

  • 1/4 cup margarine softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp soymilk or until frosting is spreadable

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Line cupcake pan with 12 individual liners or spray with non-stick spray
  • Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder
  • Add in vegetable oil, water, vinegar, and vanilla extract and stir until no lumps remain
  • Pour batter into each liner until near full
  • Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes
  • Let cool
  • Begin to prepare frosting
  • Beat margarine and powdered sugar together until combined
  • Add in vanilla extract and salt and beat for an additional minute
  • Mix in milk a little at a time until desired consistency is reached
  • Frost cupcakes
  • Top with sprinkles
  • Enjoy!

 

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Gabby Skopec
Gabby Skopec, Sports Editor
Gabby Skopec is a senior and is in her third year on newspaper staff. Outside of newspaper, Gabby enjoys running, cooking and sleeping (in that order).
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