Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

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MelindaB

subheading: FOR THE CUPCAKES:

1½ c. all-purpose flour

1½ c. granulated sugar

¾ c. quality unsweetened cocoa powder*

1½ tsp. baking soda

¾ tsp. baking powder

¾ tsp. coarse kosher sea salt - not fine

2 large eggs

¼ c. sour cream

½ c. buttermilk

¾ c. warm water + ½ tsp. espresso powder - espresso is optional

¼ c. vegetable oil

1½ tsp. vanilla extract

2 oz. finely chopped semisweet chocolate

subheading: FOR THE FROSTING:

¾ c. 1½ sticks unsalted butter, softened

4 oz. ½ block cream cheese, softened

¾ c. quality unsweetened cocoa powder

1½ tsp. vanilla extract

pinch of salt

3½ c. powdered sugar

2 tbsp. whole milk or heavy cream

subheading: FOR THE GARNISH:

⅓ c. chocolate curls - mini chocolate chips or chocolate jimmies (sprinkles)

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