Georgetown Cupcake's Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes Recipe

Recreate the sensation! This decadent chocolate cupcake recipe, winner of the Washington Post's 8-week cupcake war, delivers a moist, intensely chocolaty cake perfectly complemented by a rich, luscious ganache frosting. Indulge in the velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! While the original recipe features Valrhona cocoa powder and Callebaut chocolate, feel free to substitute with your favorite high-quality cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 220.7 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Georgetown Cupcake's Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

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How to Make Georgetown Cupcake's Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the ganache: In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (double boiler), melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth and glossy.
  8. Remove from heat and let the ganache cool slightly until it thickens enough to spread easily.
  9. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously with the chocolate ganache.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

35g

Carbs

9g