Wasabi Chocolate Cupcakes

Don’t let their innocent appearance fool you; these are no bland baby cakes. Lurking deep within the heart of each paper-wrapped chocolate morsel is a potent dose of peppery wasabi, surprising the unprepared with a serious punch of heat. Wasabi can be extremely powerful even in small quantities, so don’t underestimate the meager-looking amounts suggested here without a glass or two of nondairy milk on hand to fight the flames. Ramp it up or dial it down according to taste, but if you choose