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Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

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These cupcakes are rich and moist, featuring a delightful surprise of milk chocolate filling. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat, they impress effortlessly.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3.5 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup strong coffee, hot
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2.5 oz milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (for filling)
  • 5 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped (for ganache)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (for ganache)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  • Combine dark chocolate and cocoa powder in a bowl and pour hot coffee over them; let it sit covered to melt.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together: flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
  • After cooling the chocolate mixture, mix in oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the dry ingredients with the chocolate mixture.
  • Distribute the batter into liners, filling them two-thirds full.
  • Top each batter with a teaspoon of chilled milk chocolate filling.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes; cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Prepare the ganache by mixing chopped dark chocolate with hot cream, then whip it to a fluffy consistency for frosting.

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Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
Do not overbake to maintain moistness.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 50