Ganache Covered Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing
The combination of rich ganache and creamy peanut butter icing creates a perfect balance of flavors in these cupcakes.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ganache Covered Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour in the melted chocolate mixture, whisking continuously.
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Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, and fold gently until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely.
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In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
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Dip the cooled cupcakes into the ganache, allowing any excess to drip off. Place them on a wire rack to set.
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
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Pipe or spread the peanut butter icing onto the ganache-covered cupcakes.
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Allow the cupcakes to rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
- Sugars 34g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
