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Directions

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Gradually add the vanilla extract, milk, and sour cream, mixing until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Fill and Bake:

1. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. This recipe makes approximately 18 cupcakes, so you may need to bake in two batches.

2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, rotating the tin halfway through. The cupcakes are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

3. Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting:

1. Place the chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir the chocolate until it is about 75% melted, then remove the bowl from the saucepan and continue stirring until fully melted.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 30 seconds. Gradually add the melted chocolate, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

3. Frost and Decorate: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or spatula to frost each cupcake with the chocolate frosting. Garnish with candy or sprinkles if desired.