1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, water, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Add chocolate mixture; beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes.
Fill paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large microwave safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes. With a portable mixer, beat in the confectioners' sugar, sour cream and vanilla on low until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.
