Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

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Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

These chocolate fudge cupcakes are a chocolate lover’s delight! They’re stuffed with smooth chocolate ganache and generously crowned with chocolate buttercream, adorned with delightful chocolate pearls on top!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

Chocolate Ganache Filling:

  • 4 oz dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Chocolate Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/4 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil/light olive oil)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 2-4 tbsp heavy cream, as needed

Garnish:

  • Chocolate pearls opt

Instructions

Chocolate Ganache Filling

To ensure the ganache fully firmed up, prepare it a few hours ahead of making the cupcakes. Follow these steps:

  1. Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a large bowl.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream for about 1 minute until it’s hot to the touch but not boiling.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for approximately two minutes.
  4. Gently mix the ingredients with a spatula until the chocolate is completely melted, creating a smooth ganache.
  5. Allow the ganache to sit at room temperature or in the fridge until it thickens enough to hold its shape.
  6. If the ganache becomes too firm, microwave it for 10 seconds to soften. Stir until you achieve the desired consistency.

Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line the cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Gently mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; the batter will be thin.
  5. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about halfway.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling and frosting.
  9. Use a cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake and fill it with approximately 2 teaspoons of thickened chocolate ganache.

Chocolate Buttercream

  1. Melt the dark chocolate and let it cool until it’s not too hot, but still liquid. You can melt it in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds.
  2. In a big bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to blend room-temperature butter and powdered sugar until it’s smooth.
  3. Add cocoa powder and mix it in well.
  4. Set the mixer to low speed and slowly pour in the melted chocolate until it’s completely mixed into the buttercream.
  5. Beat the frosting on high for 4-5 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
  6. If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of cream at a time to make it a bit thinner.
  7. Frost your cooled cupcakes using a Wilton 1M tip for a nice design.
  8. If you like, you can add chocolate pearls as a decoration. Enjoy!

Notes

  • These cupcakes can stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days, but they taste the best when served at room temperature. I recommend letting them sit out for about an hour before serving.

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