Ingredients:

2 ounces (57 grams) semisweet chocolate (filling)

1/4 cup heavy cream (filling)

4 ounces (113 grams) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1/3 cup (28 grams) dark cocoa powder

1/2 cup boiling water

3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (50 grams) packed light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup (113 grams) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs plus one egg yolk, at room temperature

2 teaspoons white vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 ounces (227 grams) bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled (frosting)

3 cups (375 grams) powdered sugar, sifted (frosting)

1/4 cup (21 grams) dark cocoa powder, sifted (frosting)

8 ounces (227 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature (frosting)

1/4 teaspoon fine salt (frosting)

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (frosting)

2 tablespoons heavy cream (frosting)

Directions:

1. Make the filling. Place the chocolate and cream in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until mixture is warmed, about 30 seconds. Whisk until smooth. Place mixture in refrigerator until just chilled and firmed, no longer than 30 minutes.

2. Make the cupcakes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium heatproof bowl add the chocolate and cocoa. Pour hot water over mixture. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk mixture gently until smooth then set aside to cool. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with foil or paper liners.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Whisk sour cream, oil, eggs, egg yolk, vinegar, and vanilla into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth, being careful not to overmix.

4. Using a spring-loaded scoop, divide the batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake until cupcakes are set and firm to the touch, about 17 to 20 minutes. Let cupcakes cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely, about 1 hour. Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.

5. Fill the cupcakes. Using an apple corer or paring knife, slice a small section of the center of the cupcake, being careful not to slice through the bottom. Fill each hole with 1 heaping teaspoon of the firmed ganache.

6. Make the buttercream. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase the speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes. Add the salt, vanilla, cream, and cooled melted chocolate and beat on medium for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Spread or pipe evenly over filled cupcakes. Serve or store covered at room temperature for up to 1 day, or covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Bon Appetit!