Dark Magic Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup (80 grams) cocoa
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1 cup hot water
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1/4 cup pureed chipotle peppers
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 cups (400 grams) sugar
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2 cups 1 1/2 tablespoons (275 grams) all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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1 cup cold water
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Lime Buttercream, recipe follows
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Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
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2 pounds unsalted butter
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2 pounds confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Zest and juice of half a lime
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1 cup semisweet chocolate
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1 cup heavy cream
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