Chocolate Cupcakes
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup hot water
2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened baking cocoa (optional for decoration)