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
1
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