Chocolate Ganache Filled Cupcakes Recipe

March 04, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

These chocolate ganache filled cupcakes are made with a moist chocolate cupcake, filled with a rich creamy chocolate ganache, and topped with a swirl of fresh whipped cream. The cupcakes are perfectly decadent and the ganache filling adds a luxurious touch. These cupcakes are sure to be a crowd pleaser and will make a great treat for any special occasion.

The chocolate cupcakes are made with cocoa powder and dark chocolate, which adds a deep chocolate flavor to the cupcakes. The chocolate ganache filling is made with semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream and adds an indulgent richness to the cupcakes. The final touch is a swirl of freshly whipped cream, which adds a light, creamy texture and a hint of sweetness. There’s no doubt that these cupcakes will be a hit!

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk

For the ganache filling:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream

For the whipped cream topping:

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

To make the cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper baking cups.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and melted chocolate and mix until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before filling.

To make the ganache filling:

Place the chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl.
Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan, then pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Whisk the cream and chocolate together until smooth and creamy.
Let the ganache cool to room temperature before using.

To assemble the cupcakes:

Using a sharp paring knife, cut a cone-shaped hole in the top of each cupcake. Carefully remove the cone and set aside.
Fill each cupcake with 1-2 tablespoons of ganache. Replace the cone-shaped top.

To make the whipped cream topping:

In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Pipe the whipped cream onto the cupcakes using a piping bag and your desired tip.

Notes

You can use any type of chocolate for the ganache filling. If you prefer a sweeter filling, use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet. If you want a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate.

If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off to pipe the whipped cream onto the cupcakes.