Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with Supreme Chocolate Delight Cupcakes, a masterpiece of rich Belgian chocolate and silky ganache. Delicate crumb meets luxurious frosting, creating an indulgent experience that will sweep you into pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 sticks (340 grams) unsalted butter, at a cool room temperature
- 4 ounces (113 grams) finely chopped semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup (120 grams) Dutch process cocoa powder, sifted
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) cold heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Gently warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges, then immediately remove from the stovetop.
- Sprinkle the finely chopped chocolate into the hot cream and let it rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing the chocolate to melt completely.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until it transforms into a silky, uniform ganache with a glossy appearance.
- Allow the chocolate cream to cool and thicken at room temperature, reaching approximately 75°F (24°C), which should take about 15-20 minutes.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Begin mixing at low speed to prevent ingredient splatter, then gradually increase to medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and slowly stream in the cooled chocolate cream mixture, ensuring a steady, consistent pour.
- Continue mixing for an additional 1-2 minutes until the frosting develops a lighter color, increased volume, and a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Notes
- Chocolate ganache requires precise temperature control to achieve the perfect silky consistency.
- Cooling the cream and chocolate mixture allows for optimal frosting texture and spreadability.
- Gradually incorporating the chocolate cream prevents potential separation in the buttercream.
- Mixing at varied speeds helps develop a smooth, airy frosting with rich chocolate depth.
- Patience during the blending process ensures a luxurious, creamy frosting that will elevate your cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified g
- Trans Fat: Not specified g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: Not specified mg