Devil's Food Cupcakes

Ingredients (16)

• CUPCAKES:
• 2 cups sifted cake flour (sift, then measure)
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup water
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter,
• 1 3/4 cups granulated white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ICING:
• 12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate,
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter,
• sprinkles or other decor, as desired