Sometimes you just need a little chocolate. OK, a lot of chocolate! And these cupcakes do not disappoint! They are packed with chocolate in every single bite! Moist chocolate cake, topped with delectable chocolate ganache frosting that’s covered in chocolate curls – yes, please! I’ve shared a variety of chocolate cupcakes and cake recipes, like my Devil’s Food Cupcakes and my showstopping Triple Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake. And while I love them all, if I could only ever bake one chocolate cupcakes recipe ever again, I would be just fine with this one.
Step By Step Instructions
Using a whisk, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Set aside. Peel chocolate curls onto a flat plate. They will be very delicate so try not to handle them until you’re ready to use them. Store in refrigerator to keep them firm. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, butter, vanilla, and buttermilk together until completely combined and smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently until just combined being careful not to over mix. The batter will be thin. Fill the liners two-thirds full with the batter. I like to use an ice cream scoop so that I have an equal amount of batter in each cupcake liner. Bake for 18-21 minutes. To Check for doneness, remove the cupcakes from the oven, then gently press down on the cupcake with your finger. If the cupcake bounces back completely, they are done. If your finger leaves a dent, they need more time. Allow your chocolate cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Make the frosting by adding warm cream over chocolate chips and stirring until the chocolate has melted. Then let it set in the fridge until it’s thick enough to spread. For more detailed instructions as well as tips, see my post for chocolate ganache frosting. Once the frosting has set and your chocolate cupcakes are cool, spread the frosting over each cupcake. Then cover the frosting with chocolate curls – See why I’ve called them Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes? Serve and enjoy every last bite! Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
