Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: The Magic Factor

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 cupcakes

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
11 fluid ounces Hershey's chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules

For the ganache:

1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.

Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time. Mix in the chocolate syrup and vanilla. Add the flour and coffee granules and mix until just combined. Don't overbeat, or the cupcakes will be tough.

Scoop the batter into the muffin cups and bake for 30 minutes, or until just set in the middle. Don't overbake! Let cool thoroughly in the muffin pan.

For the ganache, cook the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.

Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the ganache. Do not refrigerate.

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Karen Lincoln, NE 02-09-2010
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way too sweet!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly, and the cupcakes were just too sweet. The instructions emphasized not to over beat the batter... when adding the dry ingredients. I followed this advice and ended up with butter chunks at the top of three of the cupcakes. One cupcake had divots because it had too many butter chunks, which melted. The consistency of the cupcakes was like a muffin, way too dense and heavy. The ganache was also too sweet. I couldn't tell if the coffee enhanced the chocolate flavor because it was overwhelmed by the sweetness. This recipe turned out to be a huge disappointment. Read more
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michelle fall branch, TN 02-07-2010
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chocolate cupcakes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Every thing that Ina bakes is simple and wonderful! these cup cakes were GREAT!!!!!
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Michael Portland, OR 01-21-2010
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Fantastic! And Easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These cupcakes are soooo good!! They're a bit heavier than a normal cupcake which I think gives them a little extra something... ;0)Read more
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Ruth Plymouth, MI 12-29-2009
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Fantastic and easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow - what a great flavor - rich and chocolatey but not sugary sweet. Made these for Christmas along with the coconut... cupcakes (also fantastic) and they were a huge hit. After reading all of the comments (very helpful) I found the can of Hershey's syrup at Kroger and followed the recipe for the cake exactly, using Starbucks Via instant coffee. (We don't use instant coffee so it was nice to be able to buy just a little.) Was initially concerned that the flavor would be too mocha for the kids' taste so I left the coffee out of the ganache. Really couldn't taste the coffee flavor at all once the cupcakes were baked, so I will try it in the ganache next time. I filled the cupcake liners to the top and had no problem with overflow but I did get more than the recipe indicated. Also had lots of extra ganache - I may try double dipping next time! Read more
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jacquie schenectady, NY 12-27-2009
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Not one of my favorites
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Made these cupcakes today and used less hershey syrup than was called for and I thought they were still too sweet. The... texture is also very dense and I did not care for the taste of the ganache either. With that being said I had no problem with the recipe itself and they baked up just fine. I just happen to like a lighter cake but if you like a dense cake this may be for you. I have made Ina's peanut butter frosting before and that to me is to die for - one of the best frostings ever!Read more
recipe Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
Manasi Austin, TX 12-22-2009
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Easy crowd pleasing cupcakes
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

These turned out very moist and even better the next day !! I shared them with our friends and they liked them as well. Both... kids and adults enjoyed. One tip - I used the mixer for mixing butter, sugar and eggs but for part where you add the dry ingredients - I mixed them with hand so they stay light and fluffy.Read more