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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
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Dark Chocolate Cupcake Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place cupcake ingredients in a mixer or mixing bowl in the order listed and mix well to combine. Batter should be free of lumps. (No need to sift the dry ingredients or place in separate bowls. This is a dump in the bowl, mix and bake recipe).
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Fill greased or lined muffin cups with batter about 3/4 full.
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Bake for 20-22 minutes for regular sized and 15 minutes for mini cupcakes.
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Cool and frost with chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Ganache Instructions
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Heat the cream and honey (or agave) in a small saucepan just to a boil, whisking to combine.
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Turn off the heat and add the chocolate. Whisk constantly until chocolate is melted.
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Pour into a bowl and add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time until icing is smooth and butter is incorporated.
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Let the icing come to room temperature to allow it to set. You can also put the icing in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to speed up the process. Dip the cupcakes into the icing or spread using an offset spatula or knife.
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- Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🍫Whisk cocoa powder with hot water or melted chocolate before adding to batter to intensify the deep chocolate flavor and eliminate any bitter, raw cocoa taste.
- Balance Honey's Moisture Content 💧Reduce other liquid ingredients slightly when using honey since it adds moisture; this prevents dense, overly moist cupcakes and ensures a perfect crumb texture.
- Acid Activation for Rise ⚡Add your vinegar or apple cider to milk first and let it curdle for 2-3 minutes before mixing into batter—this creates a stronger reaction with baking soda for better lift.
- Room Temperature Everything 🌡️Use room-temperature butter, eggs, and milk to ensure proper emulsification and even baking, resulting in tender, evenly-risen cupcakes with superior texture.
- Don't Overmix After Dry Ingredients 🥄Fold dry ingredients in gently with just 8-10 strokes after combining wet ingredients—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, dense cupcakes instead of light, fluffy ones.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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