INGREDIENTS
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Cupcakes:
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1 box Chocolate Cake Mix (15.5 ounce size) or use your favorite homemade recipe
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ingredients called for on box to make cupcakes plus 1 extra egg AND substitute the water with an equal amount of milk
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Hot Chocolate Buttercream:
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1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/3 cup powdered hot chocolate mix