The Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a regular size cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and baking powder; whisk until combined, set aside

Step 3

In a large bowl or bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated

Step 5

Add the boiling water to the batter and slowly whisk until fully combined

Step 6

Using a ice cream scoop, divide the chocolate cupcake batter into the lined cupcake pan until each are about are ¾ full

Step 7

Bake at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until the cupcakes springs back at the touch

Step 8

Allow the cupcakes to cool for 10-20 minutes before removing from the pan and icing with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Step 9

Using a star tip and a pastry bag, pipe the Chocolate Fudge Frosting on the Chocolate Cupcakes

Step 10

Garnish with chocolate sprinkles or a decoration of your choice!

Step 11

Enjoy