Georgetown Cupcake's Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Indulge in the decadence of *Georgetown Cupcake’s Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes*, a bakery-inspired treat perfect for chocolate lovers. These rich and moist chocolate cupcakes are made with a blend of cocoa, buttermilk, and a touch of hot water for an ultra-smooth texture, then crowned with a luscious, glossy ganache made from semi-sweet chocolate and cream. The recipe’s straightforward steps, from creating the perfectly balanced cupcake batter to dipping each cupcake into the silky ganache, make it approachable for bakers of all levels. Ready in just 40 minutes, these elegant cupcakes are ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your chocolate cravings. Serve them as-is for a minimalist dessert or pair with fresh berries for a gourmet flair. Perfectly delicious and visually stunning, these ganache cupcakes are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 units Large egg
• 1.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 0.25 cup Hot water
• 8 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Stir the hot water into the batter until smooth. The batter will be thin—this is normal.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 9

Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

To make the ganache, place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.

Step 11

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 12

Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.

Step 13

Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, dip the tops of each cupcake into the ganache to coat evenly. Let the ganache set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1351.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4382.6

Total Fat 250.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 150.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 830.5mg	0%
Sodium 2085.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 552.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.1g	0%
Total Sugars 333.4g
Protein 73.9g	0%

Vitamin D 235.5IU	0%
Calcium 461.6mg	0%
Iron 33.3mg	0%
Potassium 2383.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 46.4%