"Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes makes 6 perfect rich chocolate cupcakes with a creamy chocolate buttercream; death by chocolate cupcakes!..."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup (62g) all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 oz (28g) bittersweet baking chocolate, finely chopped ((I used 70% cacao dark chocolate))
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2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
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½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg ((room temperature))
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup (60g) sour cream, room temperature
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¼ cup (60ml) hot water
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⅛ teaspoon espresso powder or instant coffee ((optional))
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1½ oz (42g) 70% cacao dark chocolate, finely chopped
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6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch salt
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1 tbsp (15ml) milk
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Chocolate syrup (for topping, optional)