In a large bowl take buttermilk, sugar, oil and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
mix well with the help of whisk for until sugar dissolves.
Sieve flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Mix well using cut and fold mothed.
Mix until there are no lumps and batter turns smooth and also batter is of smooth dropping consistency.
Now add 1 tbsp almond powder in the chocolate mixture and mix.do not over mix.
Scoop the cake batter and pour into cupcake liners two-third to ¾ full.
Preheat and bake the cake at 180-degree celsius for 20 minutes.
To check the cupcake for doneness, insert a toothpick in them. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is done. else bake for 5 more minutes.
Cooldown the cake completely before frosting.
For chocolate buttercream frosting: -In a bowl take 60 gm butter and beat for 3-5 minutes. Now add powdered sugar and mix well.Add 1 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract and cocoa powder.
Mix and beat for 3-5 minutes or until smooth creamy frosting is attained.
Now fill the frosting into piping bag and decorate the cup cakes.
Add sprinkles and serve yummy chocolate cupcakes.
