Chocolate Cupcakes

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a cupcake tray with 12 cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a small bowl or a glass liquid measuring cup, stir together chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and boiling water until the cocoa powder is dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.

Step 4

Mix the chocolate mixture again to ensure that the chocolate chips are melted.

Step 5

Pour the chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until just combined.

Step 6

Add vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.

Step 7

Fill cupcake liners ¾ full.

Step 8

Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops of the cupcakes bounce back slightly when touched.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and cool completely.