Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Cayenne Spiced Whipped Cream – Cakes for Causes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour*
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper