Get ready to experience the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with these decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling! Imagine biting into a perfectly moist, rich chocolate cupcake and discovering a luscious, silky ganache center that will make your heart skip a beat. These aren't just ordinary cupcakes - they're a chocolate experience that will transport you to dessert paradise with every single bite. Whether you're looking to impress guests, treat yourself, or simply satisfy an intense chocolate craving, these cupcakes are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well blended and free of lumps.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and water. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are okay.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the ganache filling. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Once the cream is simmering, remove it from the heat and add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to soften the chocolate, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly at room temperature until it thickens enough to fill the cupcakes, about 10-15 minutes.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, use a small knife or a cupcake corer to remove a small portion from the center of each cupcake. This will create a space for the ganache filling.
- Fill each cupcake with the ganache using a spoon or a piping bag, ensuring each one is generously filled.
- If desired, you can top the filled cupcakes with additional ganache or your favorite frosting. Serve and enjoy your delicious chocolate cupcakes with ganache filling!
Tips
- Room temperature ingredients are key! Make sure your wet ingredients are at room temperature for the most consistent batter.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense cupcakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a toothpick or cake tester to check for doneness. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, your cupcakes are perfect!
- For the smoothest ganache, chop the chocolate into small, uniform pieces to help it melt evenly.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before filling to prevent the ganache from melting too quickly.
- For a professional look, use a piping bag to fill and top the cupcakes with ganache.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 35mg
