Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes

Dollop of Dough The best chocolate cupcakes ever with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting. Full Recipe

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Ingredients for the Cupcakes

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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