"This easy chocolate cupcake recipe makes fluffy, moist chocolate cupcakes topped with the most incredible homemade chocolate frosting!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ½ cups (285g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (118 ml) vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
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½ cup (118 ml) light sour cream
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2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
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½ cup (55 g) natural cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon (5g) espresso powder (optional)
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2 ½ teaspoons (9 g) baking powder
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½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
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1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
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1 ¼ cup (355 ml) brewed coffee
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¾ cups (6 oz) unsalted butter
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8 ounces cream cheese
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½ cup +2 tablespoons (69g) cocoa powder
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6 cups (780 g) powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk or heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract