How to Make Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes are a decadent and indulgent treat that is a must-have for any chocolate lover. These rich and moist cupcakes are topped with a smooth and velvety ganache frosting, making them the perfect dessert for any special occasion or a simple indulgence on a cozy night in. The combination of rich chocolate cake and creamy ganache frosting creates a heavenly blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon instant coffee granules

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Mix in chocolate syrup and vanilla extract. Add flour; mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 30 minutes; do not overbake. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • While cupcakes are cooling, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and instant coffee granules for the ganache in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring between, until melted.
  • Dip the top of each cupcake in the ganache. Do not refrigerate.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 47g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 204mg