Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 and ¼ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - ½ cup
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Eggs - 2 large
• Milk - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Boiling water - ½ cup
• Heavy cream - ½ cup
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1 cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. 4.

   Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.

6. 6.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7.

   Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8.

   To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

9. 9.

   Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.

10. 10.

    Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

11. 11.

    Allow the ganache to cool slightly before spreading over the cooled cupcakes.

Nutritional Facts