Double Chocolate Malt Shop Cupcakes with Cherry-Vanilla Buttercream
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup whole milk
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2/3 cup malted milk powder (recommended: Carnation brand)
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1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
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2/3 cup canola oil
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2 large eggs
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2/3 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
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4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream
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2/3 cup tart cherry preserves
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Malted milk balls or maraschino cherries, for garnish
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