Double Chocolate Cupcakes

Frosting

3 oz unsweetened chocolate

1 1/2 Tablespoons cocoa powder

3 sticks of butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup whipping cream at room temperature

Put chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Continue for additional 30 seconds and stir until completely melted and set aside.

Sift powdered sugar and cocoa into a mixing bowl. Add butter and mix on a low speed. One at a time, mix in chocolate, vanilla and cream. Mix at medium speed for 3 minutes or more until frosting is creamy and the color lightens.

Cupcakes

3 oz unsweetened chocolate

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup water

Put chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Continue for additional 30 seconds and stir until completely melted and set aside.

Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in bowl and set aside.

In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in melted chocolate. Add in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and sour cream and mix until smooth. 

Add in half flour mixture and mix until combined. Add water and remaining flour mixture. Mix until batter looks smooth, spoon into paper cups and bake at 350 for 20 minutes for regular sized cupcakes, 10 to 15 minutes for mini cupcakes.