SAMANTHA CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

By bjnelson55

Samantha Cupcake: Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is decadent and indulgent, just like Samantha. Always the epitome of glamour, her cupcake is adorned with some gold dragees.

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1/4 c butter, softened
• 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 2 c sugar
• 1/2 c water
• 1/2 c brewed coffee
• 3/4 c sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Frosting:
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Cake:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line cupcake pans with liners
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, water, coffee, sour cream and vanilla.
4. Combine flour and baking soda; add to the egg mixture and mix well.
5. Add chocolate mixture; beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes.
6. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or when a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Frosting:
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate. Stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
2. With a mixer, beat in powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla on low until smooth