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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes are a decadent delight that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings. These cupcakes feature a rich, moist chocolate cake filled with a luscious ganache center and topped with silky smooth ganache frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just as a sweet treat for yourself, these cupcakes are easy to make and sure to impress. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these gourmet cupcakes in no time. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with ice cream and berries, these Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes promise an indulgent experience in every bite.


Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Baking powder
  • Granulated sugar
  • Eggs
  • Whole milk
  • Unsalted butter
  • Heavy cream
  • Semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in melted butter and milk until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients gently.
  4. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth, then allow it to cool slightly before topping each cupcake.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure fluffy cupcakes.
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. - Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure fluffy cupcakes. - Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.