INGREDIENTS
CUPCAKES:
2 cups
sifted cake flour (sift, then measure)
2/3 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp
baking soda
1/4 tsp
salt
1/2 cup
buttermilk
1/3 cup
water
3/4 cup
unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups
granulated white sugar
3
large eggs
1 1/2 tsp
pure vanilla extract
ICING:
12 oz
bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or use chips)
3/4 cup
heavy whipping cream
5 tbsp
unsalted butter, at room temperature
sprinkles or other decor, as desired