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Decadent Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with Ganache Frosting

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These hot chocolate cupcakes combine the nostalgic comfort of your favorite hot beverage with the indulgence of a perfectly moist cupcake, topped with velvety ganache frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water (mixed with 2 tablespoons hot cocoa powder)
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (120g) marshmallow fluff (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the hot water mixed with cocoa powder until the batter is smooth.
  7. Scoop batter into cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Add butter for extra shine.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting with ganache. For a marshmallow filling, pipe marshmallow fluff into the center of each cupcake before frosting.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature eggs and butter for a smoother batter.’, ‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.’, ‘If ganache splits, warm it gently and stir until smooth.’, ‘Wait until cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent ganache from sliding off.’]

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Keywords: hot chocolate cupcakes, ganache frosting, chocolate dessert, marshmallow filling, easy cupcakes

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