Cupcakes

1. • 200g dark chocolate, chopped

   • 113g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

   • 200g granulated sugar

   • 4 large eggs

   • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

   • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting

1. • 300ml heavy cream

   • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

   • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 175°C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and butter until smooth.

3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.

5. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the egg mixture, whisking continuously until well combined.

6. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until the tops are set.

7. For the frosting, beat the heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

8. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

9. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the whipped cream onto each cupcake using a piping bag.