Cupid’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache
Glossy ganache adds drama and depth to these chocolate cupcakes.
Equipment
- Cupcake pan
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcakes
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Mix the oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until the batter is smooth.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool.
- Heat the heavy cream until it is hot, but do not let it boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Spoon the ganache over the cooled cupcakes and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.