posted August 28, 2011 09:29 PM            

INGREDIENTS
Ganache Filling
2ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped fine (see note)
1/4cup heavy cream
1tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Chocolate Cupcakes
3ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped fine (see note)
1/3cup (1 ounce) Dutch-processed cocoa
3/4cup hot coffee
3/4cup (4 1/8 ounces) bread flour
3/4cup (5 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar
1/2teaspoon table salt
1/2teaspoon baking soda
6tablespoons vegetable oil
2large eggs
2teaspoons white vinegar
1teaspoon vanilla extract
1recipe Frosting
INSTRUCTIONS
1. FOR GANACHE FILLING: Place chocolate, cream, and confectioners’ sugar in medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on high power until mixture is warm to touch, 20 to 30 seconds. Whisk until smooth; transfer bowl to refrigerator and let stand until just chilled, no longer than 30 minutes.

2. FOR CUPCAKES: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard-size muffin pan (cups have ˝-cup capacity) with baking-cup liners. Place chocolate and cocoa in medium bowl. Pour hot coffee over mixture and whisk until smooth. Set in refrigerator to cool completely, about 20 minutes. Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda together in medium bowl; set aside.

3. Whisk oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla into cooled chocolate-cocoa mixture until smooth. Add flour mixture and whisk until smooth.

4. Divide batter evenly among muffin pan cups. Place one slightly rounded teaspoon ganache filling on top of each cupcake. Bake until cupcakes are set and just firm to touch, 17 to 19 minutes. Cool cupcakes in muffin pan on wire rack until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Carefully lift each cupcake from muffin pan and set on wire rack. Cool to room temperature before frosting, about 1 hour.

posted October 07, 2011 09:27 AM            

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