Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 cup
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• unsweetened cocoa powder - ½ cup
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• baking soda - ½ tsp
• salt - ¼ tsp
• milk - ½ cup
• vegetable oil - ¼ cup
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 large
• boiling water - ½ cup
• semi-sweet chocolate chips - ¾ cup
• butter - ½ cup
• powdered sugar - 1 ¾ cups
• heavy cream - 2 tbsp
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

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

4. 4.

   Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

5. 5.

   Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

6. 6.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. 7.

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

8. 8.

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

9. 9.

   For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.

10. 10.

    Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until light and fluffy.

11. 11.

    Frost the cooled cupcakes with the chocolate frosting using a piping bag or spatula.

Nutritional Facts