Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache by @millsandbuns

34 min
Medium

10 servings

🍫

20 g

Cocoa Powder

🧈

65 g

Butter

🥚

1 large egg

Egg

🍬

60 g

Caster Sugar

🌿

5 ml

Vanilla Extract

🌾

60 g

Flour

🥄

2 g

Baking Powder

🥛

60 ml

Milk

🍫

80 g

Dark Chocolate

🥛

80 ml

Cream

🍓

100 g

Strawberry

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 6-cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners.

    🧁cupcake tin
    🧁cupcake liners

  2. Step 2/13

    Melt the 65 g butter, then whisk it with the 20 g cocoa powder until smooth.

    butter
    cocoa powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  3. Step 3/13

    Crack the egg into the cocoa mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.

    egg
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  4. Step 4/13

    Add the 60 g caster sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then stir until combined.

    caster sugar
    vanilla extract
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴rubber spatula
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/13

    Pour in the 60 ml milk and stir until the batter is uniform.

    milk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴rubber spatula

  6. Step 6/13

    Add the 60 g all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, then fold just until a smooth batter forms.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴rubber spatula
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/13

    Divide the batter evenly among the 6 lined cupcake cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

    🧁cupcake tin
    🧁cupcake liners
    🍴rubber spatula

  8. Step 8/13

    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, then test the centers with a skewer; it should come out clean.

    🧁cupcake tin
    🍢skewer

  9. Step 9/13

    Transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.

    🧊cooling rack

  10. Step 10/13

    Melt the 80 g dark chocolate, then whisk it with the 80 ml heavy cream until smooth.

    dark chocolate
    heavy cream
    🥣small heatproof bowl
    🥄whisk

  11. Step 11/13

    Chill the chocolate ganache for 30 minutes, then whip it with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

    🥣mixing bowl

  12. Step 12/13

    Melt the 50 g dark chocolate for coating, then dip the strawberries and allow the coating to set.

    strawberry
    dark chocolate for coating
    🥣small heatproof bowl

  13. Step 13/13

    Pipe or spread the whipped chocolate ganache over the cooled cupcakes, then top each cupcake with a chocolate-covered strawberry.

    strawberry
    🎂piping bag
    ⭐piping tip
    🍴rubber spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Baking, Dairy, Eggs, Sweeteners, Flavorings, Confectionery, Fruits

Ingredients

Cocoa powder, Butter, Egg, Caster sugar, Vanilla extract, Flour, Baking powder, Milk, Dark chocolate, Cream, Strawberry

Allergens

Milk, Eggs, Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

310 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 4g, Carbohydrates: 32g, Sugars: 23g, Fat: 19g, Saturated fat: 11g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 2.2mg, Potassium: 190mg, Sodium: 85mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 160µg, Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin D: 0.5µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

14 minutes

Overall

34 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, whisk, rubber spatula, measuring spoons, kitchen scale, cupcake tin, cupcake liners, skewer, cooling rack, piping bag, piping tip, small heatproof bowl

Appliances

oven, electric mixer, microwave, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Birthday, Party, Afternoon tea, Valentine's Day, Celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Western, British

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Moist, Fluffy, Creamy, Smooth

Flavors

Chocolatey, Rich, Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry place,Do not leave whipped ganache in warm conditions), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Refrigerate because the frosting contains cream,Bring to room temperature for 15 min before serving), freezer : 2 months (Freeze unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container,Wrap individually to prevent freezer burn,Prepare the whipped ganache fresh after thawing)