Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting - Karo

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup corn oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
• 1-1/2 cups butter OR margarine softened
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Karo ® Light Corn Syrup
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 9 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
• Optional food coloring