Cherry Cordial Chocolate Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

3 oz

bittersweet chocolate (, finely chopped (semi-sweet works too for milder flavor, I've tested both))

1/3 cup

unsweetend cocoa powder (regular or Dutch-processed, I use regular)

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 vegetable or canola oil

large eggs

2 tsp

white vinegar

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup

heavy cream

1/2 cup

butter (, softened)

1 pinch

salt (, to taste)

3 cups

powdered sugar

2 tbsp

maraschino cherry juice (, then more if needed)

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

Red food coloring (, optional)

1/2

of the maraschino cherries from 1 ((10 oz) jar, chopped and wrapped in paper towels to dry slightly)

maraschino cherries (, plus more for topping)