I always hating making cupcakes for school when the girls were younger. I would much rather make a whole cake. I've changed my mind a little bit about that and it wasn't due to that stupid cupcake craze. I used to hate spooning the batter into the papers! I think what changed my mind was that using an ice cream scoop to portion the batter makes it easier and the cupcakes themselves are portion control (providing I don't eat several). Triple Chocolate Cupcakes (Adapted from ???) 2 c cake flour 2/3 c cocoa powder 1 1/4 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1 1/2 stick butter 1 3/4 c sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 t vanilla extract 1 t chocolate extract (optional) 1c buttermilk 1 c chocolate chips (feel free to be more generous) Frosting: 7 1/2 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 c heavy cream 3 T butter, cut in small cubes Chocolate sprinkles (optional) In a small bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a mixer bowl beat bu...