I admit it...Iβm a chocoholic! Thereβs just nothing so satisfying as the smooth richness of chocolate. Which is exactly why I created these decadent triple chocolate cupcakes.
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While many chocolate cupcakes recipes only use cocoa powder, my recipe incorporates real melted chocolate and just a hint of coffee in the batter. But thatβs not all folks! Thereβs also chocolate ganache filling and a light, whipped buttercream frosting. This flavor combination results in a cupcake thatβs βOh my goodness, this is heaven!β
π§Ύ Ingredients
Cupcakes
- All purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate bar *
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Canola oil
- Eggs
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Brewed coffee
Ganache filling
- Chocolate bar *
- Heavy cream
Frosting
- Unsalted butter
- Cocoa powder
- Confectioners sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream
* For the chocolate in this recipe, I used a Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate bar, broken into small pieces.
See the recipe card below for full list of ingredients and their measurements.
π₯£ Making the cupcake batter
Preheat oven to 350β.
In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.
In a separate bowl or stand mixer, whisk together butter, sugar, and eggs.
Then, add remaining wet ingredients to mixer and mix together.
Finally, slowly add dry ingredients to mixer, one-third at a time, and mix just until all ingredients are combined.
Line a cupcake pan with liners and fill each about halfway with batter.
β²οΈ Baking
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Place finished cupcakes on a cooling rack and let cool.
π« Chocolate ganache filling
In a microwave-safe bowl, break up a 4 ounce chocolate bar into small pieces and ΒΌ cup heavy cream. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each one, until chocolate is melted and stirring together with the cream produces a thick creamy chocolate sauce.
Once cupcakes are cool, using the tip of a sharp knife, cut out part of the top-center of the cupcake and spoon the ganache filling into this space.
π₯ Chocolate frosting
Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, whisk all ingredients together. Fill a pastry bag with frosting and decorate cupcakes. I found the fun Halloween eyes at my local bulk bakery supply.
Enjoy your delicious triple chocolate cupcakes with friends & family!
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π Recipe
Boo-tifully Delicious Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1 Β½ cups all purpose flour, sifted
- 1 Β½ cups granulated sugar
- Β½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ΒΎ cup cocoa powder
- 2 ounce chocolate bar, melted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- β cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- ΒΎ cup brewed coffee
Ganache Filling
- 4 ounce chocolate bar
- ΒΌ cup heavy cream
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Β½ cup cocoa powder
- 5 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Β½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Cupcake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350β.
- In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl or stand mixer, whisk together butter, sugar, and eggs. Then, add remaining wet ingredients to mixer and mix together.
- Finally, slowly add dry ingredients to mixer, one-third at a time, and mix just until all ingredients are combined.
- Line a cupcake pan with liners and fill each about halfway with batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Place finished cupcakes on a cooling rack and let cool.
Ganache Filling
- In a microwave-safe bowl, break up 4 oz chocolate bar into small pieces and ΒΌ c heavy cream. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each one, until chocolate is melted and stirring together with the cream produces a thick creamy chocolate sauce.
- Once cupcakes are cool, using the tip of a sharp knife, cut out part of the top-center of the cupcake and spoon the ganache filling into this space.
Frosting
- Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, whisk all ingredients together. Fill a pastry bag with frosting and decorate cupcakes.
Notes
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