Name: Kahlua Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 16 cupcakes
Ingredients: For the Kahlua Chocolate Cupcakes:; 2 tablespoons canola oil OR coconut oil; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter; 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, not packed; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 light brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons Kahlua; 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature; 1/2 cup hot coffee; For the Kahlua Buttercream:; 1 stick unsalted butter; 3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons Kahlua; 3 tablespoons whole milk or half and half, more if needed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; For the Kahlua Ganache:; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons Kahlua