Name: One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 16 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup VERY hot coffee OR hot water (I prefer just boiled water or coffee here); 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and brought to room temperature; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, not packed; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons coconut OR canola oil; For the Fudgy Buttercream:; 1 stick unsalted butter; 3 cups confectioners sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons half and half (this is sold in the dairy aisle in most stores); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla