INGREDIENTS
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PASTRY CREAM
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1/2 cup sugar, divided
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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4 egg yolks
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2 cups milk, divided
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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CUPCAKES
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5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
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1 cup milk, divided
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4 egg yolks, divided
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 cups flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 cup whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 egg whites
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GANACHE
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6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
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3/4 cup whipping cream
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PURE WHITE FROSTING
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon milk