Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

2 1/2 cups of flour

1 1/4 cups cocoa powder

2 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 1/4 cups milk

1/2 cup oil or applesauce 

1 1/2 vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups warm water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line 2 muffin pans with liners.

Sift together all the dry ingredients in a bowl.

Then add the remaining ingredients.

Beat on low speed until smooth and fully combined.

Divide batter among cups and bake for 20-25 minutes 

or until done.

Frosting

1 stick of butter

1 package of cream cheese (8 oz.)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups of confectionary sugar

Beat all ingredients using a mixer until well combined.

Once cupcakes cool, frost!