Double Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Ganache Filling
Double Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Ganache Filling are ultra-rich, bakery-style treats featuring a moist chocolate base and luscious ganache center for a decadent bite every time. Perfect for special occasions or chocolate cravings, they’re customizable, freezer-friendly, and absolutely unforgettable.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Ganache Filling
- 4 oz dark chocolate finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate Cupcakes
- 1¼ cups cake flour you can use all-purpose flour as a substitute
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder optional, for enhanced chocolate flavor
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil can be swapped with canola or light olive oil
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate Buttercream
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz dark chocolate melted and cooled
- 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream as needed to reach desired consistency
- Optional Garnish
- Chocolate pearls for decoration
Instructions
Chocolate Ganache Filling
- It’s best to prepare the ganache a few hours in advance to give it enough time to set properly.
- Start by finely chopping the dark chocolate and placing it in a large heatproof bowl.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, heat the heavy cream in the microwave for about 1 minute, or until it’s hot to the touch—but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
- Then, using a spatula, slowly stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth and well blended.
- Allow the ganache to sit at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator until it has thickened enough to hold its shape.
- If it becomes too firm, simply microwave it for about 10 seconds and stir until it softens to your desired consistency.