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Chocolate Cupcakes
The perfect cupcake for any chocolate lover!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
16
Calories
320
kcal
Author
John Kanell
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE cupcakes
2
sticks
unsalted unsalted butter
2 1/4
cups
all-purpose flour
3/4
cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1
teaspoon
baking soda
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt
1/2
cup
whole milk
1/2
cup
sour cream
1 1/2
cups
granulated sugar
4
large eggs
1
teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
1
pound
powdered sugar
5
sticks salted butter softened
1/2
cup
semisweet chocolate chips
1/4
cup
cocoa
3-4
tbsp
cream
1
tbsp
vanilla extract
For the Ganache:
3
oz
bittersweet chocolate
chopped
1/2 -3/4
cup
heavy cream
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350F. Add cupcake papers to a pan.
Sift together the dry ingredients (including the sugar) into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine.
Add the wet ingredients into a large bowl and whisk together.
Add the wet ingredients the dry ingredients.
Whisk to combine then mix on level 2 for two minutes.
Distribute batter evenly into papers. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow time to cool for 10 minutes then invert onto wire racks to cool fully.
For the Chocolate Buttercream:
In a small bowl combine the semi-sweet chocolate with 2 tbs of cream then microwave for 40 secs on half power. Stir to combine then set aside.
Whip the butter for about 5 minutes using a paddle attachment (in a stand-up mixer).
Beat in the confectioner’s sugar slowly.
Add the cream.
Slowly mix in the ¼ cup of cocoa powder. Add the salt, as well.
You may add the optional vanilla and espresso at this step.
Mix until you have a fluffy, even consistency.
Beat in the melted and cooled chocolate ganache. Save some for the drizzle.
For the Assembly:
Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag.
Pipe a swirl onto the tops of the cupcakes.
Drizzle ganache.
Nutrition
Serving:
91
g
|
Calories:
320
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
49
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
30
mg
|
Potassium:
250
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
34
g
|
Vitamin A:
550
IU
|
Calcium:
40
mg
|
Iron:
2.7
mg