Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
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For the cupcakes:
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1 2/3 c flour
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1 1/2 c granulated sugar
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3/4 c Unsweetened Cocoa (I used Hershey's Special Dark - for the first time EVER. Big win here)
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 1/4 tsp baking soda
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1 1/3 c vegetable oil
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2 eggs
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1/2 tsp vanilla
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1/2 c buttermilk
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1/2 c prepared hot chocolate (made with water) and slightly cooled
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For the ganache:
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4 oz semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 c heavy cream
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2 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
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For the frosting:
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1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 c shortening
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10 oz marshmallow fluff
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1-2 tsp vanilla
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3 Tbsp whipping cream
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2-3 Tbsp water
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For Garnish:
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Jet Puffed Mallow Bits
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Hot cocoa powder, sprinkled on top
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