Rich chocolate cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 160C Celsius.
2. 2
   Combine chocolate and water in a small saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring continually, over a medium-low heat until the chocolate is completely melted.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and allow to cool as you perform the following two steps.
5. 5
   Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl.
6. 6
   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. 7
   Combine flour, baking powder and cocoa powder in a separate bowl and whisk together to combine.
8. 8
   Alternating between the flour and chocolate mixtures, add these to the creamed butter/sugar.
9. 9
   Stir gently after each addition until just combined.
10. 10
    Spoon into lined muffin trays.
11. 11
    Bake at 160F for about 20 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).