Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    51 mins

  • Servings

    22

  • Calories

    694 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes

If you are looking for the most amazing Chocolate Mousse Cake that is in perfect portion sizes, you have to make these Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes. Rich, creamy, and simply perfection, these cupcakes are sure to win over even the pickiest dessert connoisseur. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 box triple chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whole milk

Chocolate Mousse

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 5 Crushed oreos
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk

Ganache Ingredients:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Vanilla frosting

  • 2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 - 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
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Instructions

Cupcake Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line cupcake pan with the black cupcake liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk, stir until combined.
  4. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full.
  5. Bake in the oven for about 21 minutes.
  6. Pull out the cupcakes and allow them to cool.

Mousse Directions

  1. Using a medium sauce pan, mix together the egg yolks, powdered sugar, and ⅓ heavy whipping cream and place over low heat until it starts to thicken and almost is doubled in size while continuing to whisk consistently.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
  3. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the 1 ⅓ Cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Whisk ¼ Cup of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate to lighten it.
  6. Scoop ¼ Cup of the whipped cream into the piping bag and set aside.
  7. Scoop all the the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture and fold gently until combined.
  8. Fold in the crushed oreos.

Chocolate Ganache directions

  1. Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a slow boil.
  2. Place the chocolate chips into a heat proof bowl.
  3. Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips.
  4. Let sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth.

Decorating directions

  1. Scoop about ¼ C of the mousse onto the top of the cupcake and spread evenly.
  2. Drizzle the ganache onto the mousse.

Frosting Directions

  1. Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla until smooth and stiff with peaks.
  2. Scoop frosting into the piping bag.

Decorating directions

  1. Pipe a dollop of frosting on top of the ganache and sprinkle some mini chocolate.
  2. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 694kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 208mg (9%) Potassium 277mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 50g (100%) Vitamin A 1193IU (24%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 694 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 694kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Potassium 277mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 50g 100%
Vitamin A 1193IU 24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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