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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 water

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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