Irresistibly Moist Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Silky Ganache: A Chocolate Lover's Dream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Carefully stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
6. Pour the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
9. Once cupcakes are completely cool, drizzle or spread ganache over the tops. Allow ganache to set before serving.