Name: Yellow Cake Cupcakes with Fudgy Chocolate Buttercream for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or clarified butter (or clarified butter (ghee), melted and cooled slightly (see Note)); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons milk (whole or reduced-fat); 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground mahlab (optional); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature); 4 tablespoon powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch espresso powder; Milk (as needed to reach your desired consistency)