Cocoa Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Cupcakes

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

• Frosting

  • 2 cups (500 ml) icing sugar, sifted
  • 6 tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) hot water
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cocoa powder, sifted