Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F with the rack on the top ⅓ of the oven and prepare cupcake liners in pan

2. Add the cupcake mix to a large bowl
3. Add in Hot water and oil, stir using a wooden spoon or spatula
4. In a separate bowl combine egg, and sourcream and whisk together
5. Add the egg mixture to the cupcake batter and stir well. Fold in chocolate chips (optional)
6. Scoop the cupcake mixture into the prepared cupcake liners, filling up ¾ of the way
7. Place the cupcakes in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. If using chocolate chips, there may be melted chocolate on the toothpick
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5-6 minutes before carefully removing the cupcakes and transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

9. Frost the cupcakes with your favorite icing, or jump over to Iowa Cupcakery’s website to find her favorite chocolate frosting recipe!