Copycat Cupcakes | Recipe Reader

Ingredients

• ***For the chocolate cupcakes:***
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup coffee, hot, can substitute hot water
• ***For the chocolate ganache:***
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• ***For the buttercream filling:***
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more, to taste
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more, to taste
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• salt, to taste