1 cup flour12 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)1 cup granulated sugar12 teaspoon baking soda14 teaspoon salt34 cup hot water12 cup canola oil1 large egg1 12 teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat oven to 375F Line 12 regular-sized muffin tin with paper or foil liners.Combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a blender. Cover with the lid and blend on medium-speed until blended. Pour in the water, oil, egg and vanilla. Cover with the lid and blend on medium-high speed until sooth and well-blended, stopping to scrape down the sides once or twice.Pour into prepared pancups, dividing evenly. Bake until toothpick inserted in center of one cupcake comes out clean, 15-17 minutes.Transfer to rack to cool for about 10 minutes, and then remove cupcakes from the pan and set them on the rack to cool completely before frosting.Servings: 12.