Black Forest Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

3 oz

bittersweet chocolate (, finely chopped)

1/3 cup

unsweetend cocoa powder ((regular or Dutch-processed))

3/4 cup

hot water

3/4 cup

bread flour

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 cup

+ 2 Tbsp canola oil

large eggs

2 tsp

white vinegar

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups

cherry pie filling (, store bought or homemade)

1 1/2 cups

heavy cream

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

Finely chopped chocolate or real chocolate sprinkles (, for garnish)