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Decadent Bittersweet Chocolate Cupcakes with Silky Ganache Core

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Rich and indulgent chocolate cupcakes filled with a smooth and creamy ganache core.

Ingredients for Decadent Bittersweet Chocolate Cupcakes with Silky Ganache Core

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Bittersweet Chocolate, finely chopped

0 oz

Confectioners’ Sugar

tablespoons

Bittersweet Chocolate, finely chopped

0 oz

Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder

cups

Hot Brewed Coffee, hot

cups

Salt

teaspoons

Baking Soda

teaspoons

Vegetable Oil

tablespoons

Vanilla Extract

teaspoons

How to Make Decadent Bittersweet Chocolate Cupcakes with Silky Ganache Core

1. Prepare Ganache Filling

Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped bittersweet chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute so the chocolate can soften. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Add the confectioners’ sugar and stir until fully incorporated. Refrigerate the ganache until it is firm enough to scoop.

2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

3. Prepare Chocolate Mixture

In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder. Pour the hot brewed coffee over the chocolate and cocoa mixture and let it sit for a few minutes to melt the chocolate. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and set it aside to cool slightly.

4. Prepare Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix together the bread flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking soda.

5. Prepare Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, distilled white vinegar, and vanilla extract. Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, add it to the wet ingredient mixture and whisk well to combine.

6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.

7. Fill Cupcake Liners

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Take the chilled ganache from the refrigerator and place a small dollop on top of the batter in each cupcake liner. The ganache will melt into the center of the cupcakes as they bake, creating a luscious core.

8. Bake Cupcakes

Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are firm to the touch. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pitfalls and tips

Quality of Chocolate

The chocolate you choose can make or break your dessert. For bittersweet chocolate, aim for one with a cacao content of around 60-70%. High-quality chocolate will not only have a better melt but will also provide a richer, more complex flavor.

Don’t Overmix

Once you add the dry ingredients to the wet, mix just until combined. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour too much, leading to dense, tough cupcakes.

Weigh Your Ingredients

Precision is key in baking. Use a digital kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients for consistency and accuracy, especially for the flour and chocolate.

Room Temperature Ingredients

Make sure your eggs, butter, and any other refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature. This ensures they emulsify better in the batter, resulting in a smoother texture and better rise in the cupcakes.

Chill the Ganache

Before filling the cupcakes with the ganache, make sure it’s properly chilled and set. This will prevent it from being absorbed into the cake too quickly and will ensure a gooey core.

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