Chocolate Cupcakes with White Chocolate Ganache

Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Luxurious White Chocolate Ganache

When it comes to satisfying a sweet tooth, nothing quite hits the spot like a chocolate cupcake, especially when it’s topped with a creamy, dreamy white chocolate ganache. Today, I’m excited to share with you a recipe that combines rich, velvety chocolate with the smooth allure of white chocolate in a treat that’s as delightful to look at as it is to devour.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

• 35g dark chocolate
• 60g butter
• 3 eggs
• 50g acacia honey
• 80g granulated sugar
• 50g almond powder
• 80g flour
• 15g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4g baking powder
• 80g whole liquid cream
• 80g chocolate chips

For the White Chocolate Ganache:

• 340g whole liquid cream
• 160g white chocolate

Directions

1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 165°C. Line a muffin pan with paper cups to ready it for the batter.
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt the dark chocolate and butter. This can be done either using a bain-marie or in the microwave at 500W, stirring every 30 seconds. Allow the mixture to cool slightly after melting.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, acacia honey, and granulated sugar until the mixture is well combined and slightly fluffy, about one minute.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the flour, almond powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and chocolate chips.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, then stir in the cream. Finally, add the cooled chocolate-butter mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a knife in the center of a cupcake; it should come out clean.
7. Cool and Trim: Allow the cupcakes to cool on a rack. If necessary, trim the tops to create a flat surface for the ganache.

For the Ganache:

1. Prepare Ganache: Heat the whole liquid cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour over the chopped white chocolate. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
2. Top Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have cooled and the ganache has thickened slightly, spoon or pipe it over the cupcakes.

Nutritional Information

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 18 minutes
• Total Time: 38 minutes
• Calories: 290 kcal per serving
• Servings: 12

These chocolate cupcakes with white chocolate ganache are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a party or a simple family gathering, these cupcakes promise to be the star of the dessert table. Enjoy baking and even more, enjoy indulging!

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