Double Shot Mocha Latte Cupcakes | La Cucina Grandinetti

Ingredients

• 2 cups dark chocolate chips
• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup hot espresso
• 2 cups unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon cold espresso