Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 1 cup hot water

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 100 g butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 large egg

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla for 3 minutes and then add hot water.

3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Mix well.

4. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full of batter and bake for about 18 - 20 minutes
   or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

5. Let them cool completely before decorating.

6. Cut the peak of the cupcakes & use the crumbles as sprinkles.

Nutella Frosting:

• 100g butter softened

• 250g confectioner’s sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp heavy cream

Method:

1. In a bowl, beat the butter, Nutella and powdered sugar on low speed.

2. Add vanilla and cream beat for 3 to 4 mins.

3. Pipe frosting on cupcakes and sprinkle some crumbs.