# Components:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 cup milk
08 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 cup boiling water
→ Chocolate Frosting
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
14 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decoration
17 - 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
18 - 24 chocolate chips for noses
19 - 24 candy eyes
20 - 12 cupcake liners
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined.
04 - Gradually pour in boiling water while mixing gently until the batter is smooth and thin.
05 - Divide the batter evenly into the lined muffin pan, filling each about two-thirds full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing thoroughly.
08 - Add milk and vanilla extract, then beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
09 - Generously spread frosting over each cooled cupcake.
10 - Dip frosted cupcakes into chocolate sprinkles to cover top and sides, creating hedgehog spikes.
11 - Place one chocolate chip at the front of each cupcake to form a nose, then attach two candy eyes above the nose.
12 - Arrange decorated cupcakes on a tiered stand to create a hedgehog cupcake tower display.
