Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Line two 12-count cupcake pans with cupcake liners.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda; set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, eggs, sugar and vanilla for until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Add mayonnaise mixture to the dry ingredients. Slowly add in water as you whisk. Whisk until ingredients are combined. Batter will be medium thin and have tiny air bubbles.

Step 6

Using an ice cream scoop, carefully fill cupcake liner with a little over ¾ of batter.

Step 7

Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Once done, allow to cool completely before frosting- about 30 minutes.

Step 9

In a medium bowl, add all frosting ingredients and whisk until well combined and creamy-about 1 minute. Use a frosting spatula to add 1 tablespoon of frosting to each cupcake.