Ingredients
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat 1 inch of water in the bottom half of a double boiler over medium heat. Place 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, 1 cup heavy cream and 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate in the top half of the double boiler. tightly cover with plastic wrap. Allow to heat for 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Set aside until needed.
Place the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle. Beat on medium until lemon-colored and slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat on medium for 15 to 20 seconds more. Add the cake flour, baking soda and chocolate chips, and beat on low for 10 seconds. Increase to medium and beat for an additional 10 seconds. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Use a rubber spatula and thoroughly combine the batter.
Evenly divide the mixture into 18 bake cups that have already been positioned into muffin tins, filling the cups to within 1/4 below the rim. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
ICING:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Place 6 ounces semisweet chocolate in a stainless steel bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth.
One at a time, dip the top of each of Granny's cupcakes into the chocolate icing. Sprinkle the grated white chocolate over the icing on each cupcake, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the icing.
Allow the cupcakes to come to room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
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By elainesharon
on April 21, 2013
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So easy!. I have made this recipe often and my cupcakes are moist. They are not overly sweet, though I would never describe them as bitter--just deeply chocolately. You could try skipping the unsweetened chocolate and substituting more semi or bittersweet. I reduce the vanilla extract by half, and add instant espresso powder dissolved into one tsp. of water. You won't taste the coffee, just a deeper flavor. The frosting will seem dull and too soft when first applied, but after time in the refrigerator, it firms up and becomes glossy. I also find that as with many chocolate baked goods, the overall flavor improves after one day, so that's another advantage--these can be made in advance. Be careful not to overbake--I found they were done a few minutes earlier than the recipe stated, but every oven is different. Store cupcakes at room temp. unfrosted, or,in the refrigerator if frosted.
By durelldearringe...
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on July 20, 2010
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These were basically like eating a choclate bar! good but i dont know not exactly what i was looking for. i liked that they were moist and dense but i think they were a bit bitter for my liking. i think if i were to make this again i wouldnt add the unsweetened choclate. not sure if id make them again they were pretty expensive due to the massive amount of choclate in em and they werent like wow fantastic more like not bad lol hope this helps!!!
By heathersweet95
San Diego, CA
on April 14, 2010
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They are so rich, they don't even need icing. Very fluffy & delicious. I wouldn't change a thing!
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