INGREDIENTS
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Cupcakes:
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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3 eggs
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1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon coffee extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
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Pirouettes to garnish
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Frosting:
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1/3 cup butter softened at room temperature
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4 cups powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons coffee
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one teaspoon vanilla or coffee extract