3 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 hot water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tins with paper liners.Melt chocolate in double-broiler or microwave. Set aside to cool.Sift flour, baking soda, salt and sugar together into large mixing bowl.Add butter and sour cream to flour mixture and beat well. Stir in melted chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well until batter is smooth Add vanilla and hot water, and beat until batter is smooth Pour batter into cupcake tins. Bake 15-20 minutes, until cake springs back when touched. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Then turn cupcakes out of tins and onto rack until completely cool.
Easy Buttercream
4 Tblsp unsalted butter, softened
1 lb confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp milk, or more for desired consistancy.
Cream butter, until smooth. Add confectioners sugar, vanilla and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy, adding more milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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