Fauxtess Cupcakes Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 egg whites
• 2 cups light corn syrup
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons powdered egg whites
• 6 tablespoons warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla