Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes - Oh Sweet Basil

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INGREDIENTS
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: about 16 standard size cupcakes
For the cupcakes:
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder + extra for dusting
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons hot water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
For the frosting:
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
pinch of salt
For the chocolate ganache:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
peanut butter cups, for garnish
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