Rich and Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Chocolate Buttercream - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups of plain flour
• 1 3/4 cups of white sugar
• 3/4 cup of rich cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of either canola oil or coconut oil
• 2 big eggs
• 1 cup of buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla essence
• 1 cup of piping hot water
• 1 cup of butter, softened
• 3/4 cup of cocoa powder
• 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, whole milk, or half-and-half
• Chocolate curls, mini chips, or sprinkles