Chocolate Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Line 12 half-cup muffin tins with paper lines.
3. 3
   Boil water.
4. 4
   In a small bowl whisk together the cocoa powder and the water until the cocoa powder is dissolved and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
5. 5
   In another bowl whisk together the flour, the baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
6. 6
   In a bowl with an electric mixer cream together the butter and the sugar and beat in the whole egg and the egg yolk, beating until the mixture is combined well.
7. 7
   Beat in the cocoa mixture alternately with the flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Divide the batter among paper-lined muffin tins.
9. 9
   Bake the cupcakes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
10. 10
    Turn the cupcakes out onto a rack and let them cool completely before frosting.