Ingredients

Cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa (not Dutch-process)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
1 cup sugar
2 large whole eggs, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons sour cream

Frosting:
8 ounces semi sweet chocolate, finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream

Optional flavorings for 1 batch frosting: 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur, eau de vie (fruit brandy-such as: framboise, a raspberry-flavored brandy), or dark rum; or 1/2 teaspoon mint extract or orange extract
Fresh raspberries, colorful candies, or chopped pistachios (optional)

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