Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

granulated sugar

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

3/4 cup

Dutch processed cocoa

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

salt

large eggs

1 cup

whole milk

1/2 cup

canola or vegetable oil

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

boiling water

1 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 cups

powdered sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled to room temperature

1 1/2 cups

mini chocolate chips, for decorating, optional