Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these mouthwatering chocolate ganache cupcakes, a divine dessert that melts hearts and satisfies sweet cravings. Rich chocolate layers and silky ganache create an indulgent experience you’ll savor down to the last delectable crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Incorporate wet ingredients: buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter becomes uniformly smooth.
- Gently fold in hot water or brewed coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Distribute batter evenly, filling each liner approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and allow complete cooling.
- Create ganache by heating heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming, avoiding boiling.
- Pour hot cream over chopped dark chocolate and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Whisk the mixture until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency, then blend in butter.
- Refrigerate ganache for 10-15 minutes to achieve a slightly thickened texture.
- Carefully hollow out the center of each cupcake using a small knife.
- Fill the cupcake centers with prepared ganache.
- Generously coat or pipe additional ganache on top for a decadent finish.
Notes
- Ensure buttermilk is at room temperature for smoother batter consistency and better cupcake texture.
- Replace hot water with strong brewed coffee to enhance the deep chocolate flavor without adding extra moisture.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa content for rich, intense ganache that elevates the overall taste experience.
- When filling cupcake liners, use an ice cream scoop for uniform size and even baking, preventing uneven or overflowing cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg