Description
Chocolate Crumble Cupcakes with Ganache are indulgent chocolate cupcakes topped with silky ganache and a crunchy chocolate crumble. A decadent dessert perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for crumble)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extra for crumble)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter (for crumble)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crumble)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering.
- Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, pour hot cream over them, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Once the ganache has slightly cooled, spread it over the cooled cupcakes.
- For the crumble, mix 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble over the ganache-topped cupcakes.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before adding ganache and crumble to avoid sogginess.
- Make ganache in advance and reheat gently when needed.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer ganache.
- Store leftover ganache in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze cupcakes without toppings for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg