Chocolate Royale Mini Cakes
Ingredients:
1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box, usually water, oil, and eggs)
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
Directions:
Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the chocolate cake mix box. Grease and flour a mini cake pan or line with cupcake liners if using a standard muffin tin.
Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions.
Pour the batter into the mini cake pans, filling each about halfway, and bake according to the time recommended for cupcakes or mini cakes on the box (usually about 18-22 minutes).
While the cakes are baking, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Once the cakes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, make the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, slice each mini cake in half horizontally to create two layers.
Spread a layer of the cream cheese filling on the bottom half of each mini cake, then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
Place the top layer of the cake back on, and drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of each mini cake.
Let the ganache set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these decadent Chocolate Royale Mini Cakes as a perfect sweet treat!
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