Magnolia Bakery'S Chocolate Cupcakes

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Line 12 cupcake tins with cupcake paper.

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   In a small bowl, sift together flour and baking soda.

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   In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth.

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   Add the sugars and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the chocolate, mixing until well incorporated.

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   Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk and vanilla. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated, but do not overbeat.

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   Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended and the batter is smooth.

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   Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about three-quarters full.

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    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean.

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    Cool the cupcakes in the tins for 15 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before icing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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