Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

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These chocolate cupcakes are soft, moist, and easy to make. They're topped with a smooth layer of chocolate ganache. They're perfect for anyone who loves chocolate.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Total Time 55

Servings Cupcakes

Calories 248kcal

Author Fay

INGREDIENTS

Chocolate Cupcakes

½ cup (½ cup) cocoa powder
1¼ cups (1 ¼ cups) self raising flour
⅛ teaspoon (⅛ teaspoon) salt
1 cup (1 cup) sugar
⅔ cup (⅔ cup) vegetable oil
2 (2) eggs large
2 teaspoon (2 teaspoon) vanilla
¾ cup (¾ cup) milk

Chocolate Ganache Topping

500 g (17 ⅔ oz) dark chocolate
250 ml (1 cups) heavy cream

INSTRUCTIONS

Chocolate Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Line a cupcake tray with paper baking cups.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and sugar into a bowl using a mesh strainer.
To the same bowl, add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and eggs. Whisk together until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Use a cookie scoop to distribute the batter evenly among the prepared baking cups.
Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes. They’re done when a toothpick comes out clean.
Transfer the tray to a wire rack. After 5 minutes, move the cupcakes directly onto the rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Ganache Topping

Heat the cream until hot but not boiling.
Pour over the chopped chocolate, let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
If lumps persist, microwave for 30 seconds and stir again.
Let it cool to room temperature, then chill, stirring every 10 minutes until it thickens to piping consistency.

Decorate

Pipe the ganache onto the cupcakes using a plain piping nozzle. Chill the decorated cupcakes in an airtight container until ready to serve.

NOTES

Room Temperature Ingredients: For the best results, use all ingredients at room temperature.

Do Not Overmix: Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.

Check Early: Start checking if the cupcakes are done a few minutes before the timer to avoid overbaking.

Cooling Time: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating to prevent the ganache from melting.

Storing: Keep the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

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