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A close-up of rich, dark Cupid’s Chocolate Cupcakes topped with glossy, dripping chocolate ganache.

Cupid’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache

Glossy ganache adds drama and depth to these chocolate cupcakes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 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.
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