-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

-Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

-In a separate bowl add the eggs, whole milk, oil, and vanilla.

-Add the bowl containing the eggs, whole milk, oil, and vanilla to the bowl holding the dry ingredients.

-Mix all together until fully incorporated.

-Beat for 3 minutes on medium.

-Slowly add the boiling water starting with a small amount then pour in the remaining boiling water.

-The batter may be a little runny.

-Scoop batter into cupcake paper liners until 3/4 full.

-Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

-Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

-Remove from cupcake tin and place on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.