Make these Chocolate Cupcakes and decorate them with a decadent chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties and ideal for chocolate lovers.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE GANACHE

HOW TO MAKE CUPCAKES:

STEP 1. Preheat the oven and line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners.

HOW TO MAKE CUPCAKES:

STEP 2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients, flour, sugar, baking soda, and cocoa powder.

HOW TO MAKE CUPCAKES:

STEP 3. Add the wet ingredients, milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.

HOW TO MAKE CUPCAKES:

STEP 4. Spoon the cupcake batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling the cups about ¾ full and bake.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE GANACHE

STEP 1. Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan heat up the heavy cream closer to the boiling point.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE GANACHE

STEP 2. Pour over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes without touching it. Add the butter.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE GANACHE

STEP 3. Mix to incorporate the ingredients. Let it cool in the kitchen, then in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE GANACHE

STEP 4.  – When ready to use, beat it well with a mixer at low speed until fluffy.

Decorate and serve the chocolate cupcakes with a cup of coffee for a wonderful dessert.