Ingredients:
- Cupcakes:
- 4 ounces cake flour (about 1 cup)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped and melted
- Icing:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon meringue powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Black food coloring