# Components:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25 g)
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
08 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 cup boiling water (120 ml)
→ Chocolate Frosting
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)
13 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (190 g)
14 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25 g)
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (30 to 45 ml)
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decoration
17 - 1 cup chocolate sprinkles (150 g)
18 - 24 chocolate chips for noses
19 - 24 candy eyes
20 - 12 cupcake liners
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and 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 ingredients and mix until just combined.
04 - Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
05 - Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about two-thirds full, then bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
06 - Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
07 - Add milk and vanilla extract to the frosting mixture, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
08 - Frost each cupcake generously with chocolate frosting.
09 - Dip frosted cupcakes into chocolate sprinkles, covering top and sides to resemble hedgehog spikes.
10 - Place one chocolate chip at the front edge for the nose and attach two candy eyes above it.
11 - Arrange decorated cupcakes on a tiered stand to create the hedgehog tower.
