Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- For the Cream Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the cream filling, beat the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Add the heavy cream and beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, insert the tip of the piping bag into the center of each cupcake and gently squeeze to fill with cream.
- To make the chocolate ganache, place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream until smooth and glossy.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before spooning it over the filled cupcakes. Allow the ganache to set before serving.
Enjoy!
