Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Whipped Milk Chocolate Ganache

By srumbel

A rich chocolate cupcake with whipped milk chocolate ganache frosting.
Author: JavaCupcake

Ingredients

• Whipped Milk Chocolate Ganache:
• Chocolate Cupcakes
• 1 box devil's food cake mix
• 1 small box chocolate instant pudding mix
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (12-oz) bag milk chocolate chips
• 6 oz. heavy cream
• chocolate straws (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line two muffin tins with 18 paper liners.
Add cake mix ingredients to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat well, about 3 minutes, scrapping the bowl occasionally.
Divide batter evenly between muffin tin. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
To make the frosting: add chocolate chips and cream to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 one minute. Stir. Cook for another minute. Stir until completely smooth. (Microwave times vary, repeat in 20-30 intervals if needed to completely melt the chips.)
Press plastic wrap onto the surfact of the chocolate. Let stand for 1-2 hours to thicken, Add chocolate mixture to an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until whipped, about 3-4 minutes. Cover again and let firm up, about an hour. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe onto cupcakes and add chocolate straws for decoration.

Serves: 18 cupcakes