Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tins with paper liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
• Pour batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cupcakes cool in the tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.