A Little Slice of Heaven

For the Cupcakes -

3/4 cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter and add the sugar mixing until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time while continuing to mix. Add the dry mixture, a little at a time, mixing until well combined. Mix in the sour cream. Add the chocolate chip, stirring one more time to combine. Place paper cupcake liners in a cupcake pan. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the batter and place into each cupcake liner filling about 2/3 of each one. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

For the Whipped Ganache -
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate
1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream and sugar to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces slightly, about 6 to 8 minutes. Pour the mixture into a medium mixing bowl and add the chocolate, butter, vanilla, and salt. Let stand, 5 minutes to allow the chocolate and butter to melt. Stir to combine. Place the bowl in a larger bowl of ice water. This is going to help the ganache set. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the frosting, scraping the sides occasionally with a rubber spatula, until thick,, about 5 minutes. Frost your cupcakes and enjoy!