Death By Chocolate Cupcake
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
¾ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
½ cup (120ml) hot brewed coffee
For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:
¾ cup (135g) dark chocolate, chopped
½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
For the Chocolate Buttercream:
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Decoration:
Melted milk chocolate drizzle
Dark chocolate chunks
White chocolate buttercream (optional for contrast)
Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until combined.
Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin).
Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling ⅔ full, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Let cool completely.
2. Make the Chocolate Ganache Filling
Heat heavy cream until steaming.
Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
Stir until smooth and let cool until thickened.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Buttercream
Beat butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing well.
Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
4. Assemble the Cupcakes
Cut out the center of each cupcake and fill with chocolate ganache.
Pipe chocolate buttercream on top.
Drizzle with melted milk chocolate.
Sprinkle with dark chocolate chunks.
Pipe a small swirl of white chocolate buttercream for contrast (optional).
Enjoy your Death By Chocolate Cupcakes! 🍫🧁🔥