Chocolate Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
2. 2
   Line 12 muffin or cupcake tins with paper cups.
3. 3
   Combine butter, salt (if using) and water in a small saucepan until butter has melted and mixture is about to boil.
4. 4
   Whisk in cocoa until well combined.
5. 5
   set aside to cool.
6. 6
   Sift flour, baking powder and sugar together into a bowl.
7. 7
   Set aside.
8. 8
   Beat eggs and vanilla essence together and pour into the cooled cocoa mixture.
9. 9
   Mix into the dry ingredients until well combined.
10. 10
    Fill tins 1/2 to 2/3 full.
11. 11
    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
12. 12
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