Dark Chocolate Fudge Merlot Cupcakes.

INGREDIENTS

cupcakes

1 1/8 cups

all purpose flour

1/4 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/4 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

vegetable oil

large egg

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup

milk (2% or higher)

2 tbsp

merlot

8 oz

high-quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

frosting

1 1/2 sticks

unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 1/2 cups

powdered sugar

6 tbsp

merlot

1 tsp

vanilla extract

melted chocolate for drizzle

chocolate sprinkles for topping