Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

0 Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C.
1 Line a muffin tin with liners and spray them lightly with nonstick cooking spray. 
2 In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3 Add oil, water, and vanilla extract all at once and stir just until everything is combined and no dry spots remain.
4 Divide batter between spaces in the muffin tin. 
5 Bake until the cupcakes are just set in the middle, 15 to 17 minutes.
6 Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
7 To make the frosting, beat the vegan butter on high until very creamy. Add the maple syrup, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and water and mix on low until all of the dry ingredients are mixed in. Increase the speed and mix on high until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
8 Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and frost the cupcakes as desired. (Note: Be very sure that the cupcakes are completely cool or the frosting will melt as you add it.)