INGREDIENTS
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Yields: 12 cupcakes
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Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients:
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8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
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1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated white sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose flour
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1 cup (210 grams) light brown sugar
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1/3 cup (30 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (240 ml) water
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1/3 cup (80 ml) unflavored vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Ganache Ingredients (optional):
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8 ounces (227 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
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3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
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1 tablespoons cognac or brandy (optional)