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Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Frosting
Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Frosting – Moist chocolate cupcakes topped off with a decadent Ghirardelli dark chocolate ganache frosting.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 28 cupcakes
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
- 16 oz. Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Baking Chips
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Cupcakes:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- To make ganache frosting, pour baking chips into a large, heat-safe bowl. Bring heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Once cream begins to bubble and steam, remove from heat and pour over baking chips. Place a clean kitchen towel over the bowl, and allow to sit undisturbed for five minutes.
- After five minutes, remove towel and begin to stir ganache slowly with a whisk. Continue whisking until smooth and velvety.
- At this point, you can use the ganache right away if you want a simple glaze. If you want a whipped frosting, however, the ganache needs time to cool and thicken. Allow the ganache to thicken on the counter at room temperature, and after about 2 hours it should come out looking like this.
- While ganache is cooling, begin making cupcakes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix well.
- Add in vanilla, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil mixing until smooth. Pour in hot water and mix well. Batter will be very thin.
- Pour batter into prepared cupcake liners, about 2/3 full. Bake in preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once ganache has thickened, beat over medium speed with an electric mixer until frosting is lighter in texture and color, about 3-4 minutes.
- Frost cupcakes with a piping bag or simply dollop on with a spoon. Top with decorations of your choosing if you wish. I used some sprinkles and fun Ghirardelli Valentine's Day Impressions chocolates. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.