Whipped Chocolate Ganache Mini Cupcakes

July 29, 2013

These are my all time favorite cake to make. I love the rich chocolate ganache with the smooth shine on the outside and the light whipped ganache on the inside. I happened to be making these this time for my husband’s 40th birthday. This is a time consuming recipe, so please make sure you leave plenty of time!

For cake:
1½ c unsalted butter, softened
¾ c Dutch-process or dark cocoa powder
¾ c hot water
¾ c sour cream
3 c cake flour
1 t baking soda
½ t salt
2¼ c sugar
4 large eggs
1 t vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache
4 c heavy cream
2 lb high cocoa content semisweet chocolate, broken into smaller pieces
¼ c light corn syrup
? t salt

For cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a bowl, whisk cocoa with hot water until smooth. Whisk in sour cream; let cool Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Beat butter and sugar on...
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Nutritions

Calories
15494

Sodium
13460mg
560% DV

Fat
1270g
1955% DV

Protein
170g
340% DV

Carbs
757g
257% DV

Fiber
59g
238% DV

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