Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

Here’s a simple and kid-friendly recipe for Easy Chocolate Cupcakes. It’s perfect for baking with little ones!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup boiling water

For the Frosting (optional):

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
   Add the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
4. Add Boiling Water:
   Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay!
5. Fill Cupcake Liners:
   Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Make the Frosting (optional):
   In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
9. Frost the Cupcakes:
   Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread the frosting on top using a spatula or a piping bag.
10. Enjoy:
    Let the kids decorate with sprinkles or chocolate chips if they like, and enjoy your delicious chocolate cupcakes!

Tips:

• Make sure to supervise kids while using the oven and boiling water.
• You can customize the frosting with different flavors or decorations!

Happy baking!