Best Ever Chocolate Cupcakes

Not from the box. No sawdust included. I hope that doesn't disappoint anyone.

Chocolate Cupcakes:    Shannon Brems, originally from Suzanne Disbrow

3 C. flour

2 C. sugar

½ C. cocoa

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

Mix the above in Bosch. Then blend in:

2 eggs

1 C. buttermilk

1 C. oil

Then pour in:

1 C. boiling water

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well. Use ¼ cup measuring cup to distribute the batter evenly amongst the 36 cupcake liners.

Bake at 330 for 20 minutes.

Fast Fudge Frosting:

1/3 C. butter

1/3 C. hot water

Put the above in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave until butter melts and water is boiling hot. Add:

Dash of salt

1 tsp. vanilla

½ C. cocoa

4+ C. powdered sugar

Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the frosting and let them “dry.”

Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz. cream cheese

1 C. butter

5 C. powdered sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

Beat butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time beating for 1 minute with each addition. Add vanilla in the middle. Pipe onto cupcakes.