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Preheat your oven to 148°C (300°F) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
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Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth.
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Carefully pour in the hot water and mix until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
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Fill each cupcake liner about halfway full with batter.
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Bake for 18–21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Frost with your favorite chocolate or vanilla frosting and decorate as desired.