Name: Copycat Cupcakes
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 15
Ingredients: ***For the chocolate cupcakes:***; 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature; 1/2 cup coffee, hot, can substitute hot water; ***For the chocolate ganache:***; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 2/3 cup heavy cream; ***For the buttercream filling:***; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more, to taste; 3 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more, to taste; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; salt, to taste

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