Chocolate Chip and Mascarpone Cupcakes

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Italian Picnic

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (55)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
24 cupcakes

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 1 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

Cupcakes:

5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup water
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (recommended: Nestle morsels)

Ganache:

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (recommended: Nestle morsels)
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Special equipment: 2 (12-count) muffin pans with paper liners

Directions

For the Cupcakes:

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.

Combine the unsweetened chocolate and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese until the mixture is smooth.

Beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl for 30 seconds. Stir in the mascarpone mixture. Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture. Stir until just blended.

Divide the batter among the prepared muffin pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out with no crumbs attached. Cool the cupcakes completely before dipping, about 1 hour.

For the Ganache:

Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl. Combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until small bubbles appear on the outside edge of the cream. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate chips. Using a fork, gently stir until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Dip the tops of each cupcake in the ganache and transfer to a baking sheet. Place the dipped cupcakes in the refrigerator to set, about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow cupcakes to return to room temperature before serving.

Cook's Note: For puffier cupcakes allow the batter to rest in the muffin pans for 20 minutes before baking.

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Mia Houston, TX 11-17-2009
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Question
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't wait to try out these cupcakes. I have a question, if I was to use cake flour instead of all-purpose, should I also... use three cups of it? Thanks in advance. Read more
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karen salinas, CA 11-13-2009
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Not so "moistest cupcake" ever!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I followed this recipe exactly as written and viewed, however the cupcakes were terribly dry, I even under baked them and let... the second batch rest for 20 minutes prior to cooking as recommended for a puffier cupcake. Still dry, so much so that they were not even enjoyed. Read more
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Kelly Olathe, KS 11-07-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These turned out great! Not dry at all. I put the chocolate ganache on really thick and they were just sooo decadent! There... was so much batter, it ended up making about 25 - 26. I cooked them for about 25 minutes, but I think they were done at 20.Read more
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Geena Copperas Cove, TX 11-05-2009
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Yummy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

They turned out really well and it was very easy to make, they were just a little too chocolaty for my taste and just a... little dry. Next time I make these I might go with white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.Read more
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Julie Canton, OH 09-07-2009
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As a CAKE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made these cupcakes several times with much success. I wanted to use this recipe as a cake and it turned out great!! ... I used two round pans (9 inch maybe). I baked them at the same temperature as the cupcakes (325). I let them bake for 30 minutes, then had to keep checking them with toothpicks. It ended up being approximately 40+ minutes but keep an eye on them. Great cake!!Read more
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Goska la jolla, CA 09-03-2009
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EXCELLENT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made these today!!!! They are delicious and very rich! Some of my family members felt that it was too rich, but if... you are a chocoholic like I am, then you will love these cupcakes. I will definitely make these again. Read more