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Death by Chocolate Cupcakes: Decadent Recipe from Scratch

91 ratings

· 1hr 51min · Vegetarian · 12 servings

These death by chocolate cupcakes are moist, filled with decadent chocolate ganache, and topped with rich, dark chocolate buttercream! They're a chocolate lover's dream.

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Ingredients

Refrigerated

• 1 Egg, room temperature (56g), large

Condiments

• 1 tbsp Corn syrup - optional, light

• 2 tsp Vanilla extract or vanilla bean spread

Baking & Spices

• 1 cup All-purpose flour

• 1 tsp Baking powder

• 3/4 tsp Baking soda

• 1/4 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened

• 6 1/3 tbsp Dark or dutch-processed cocoa, powder

• 1/4 cup Dark or milk chocolate chips

• 2/3 cup Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 1/4 cup Granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar

• 1 tsp Salt, fine

Oils & Vinegars

• 1/4 cup Vegetable or canola oil

Drinks

• 1 tsp Espresso or coffee, instant

Dairy

• 10 tbsp Butter, unsalted

• 3/4 cup Double creme

• 1/2 cup Sour cream, full-fat

Liquids

• 3/4 cup Water

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