Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes

Health score
3%
Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes
125 min.
12
739kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes, a delightful dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. With a rich chocolate flavor and a luscious ganache filling, these cupcakes are the perfect treat for chocolate lovers. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of moist cake and creamy chocolate, making them an irresistible choice for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in.

What sets these cupcakes apart is their unique truffle filling, which adds an extra layer of richness and sophistication. The combination of semisweet chocolate chips and whipping cream creates a velvety ganache that melts in your mouth, while the fluffy cupcake base provides the perfect contrast in texture. Topped with a beautifully piped chocolate frosting, these cupcakes not only taste divine but also look stunning on any dessert table.

Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. With just a little time and effort, you can create a batch of 12 delightful cupcakes that are sure to be the star of the show. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to a chocolate experience like no other!

Ingredients

  • 1.7 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.7 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • teaspoon espresso powder instant
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk 
  • 1.8 cups semi chocolate chips 
  • cup whipping cream 
  • tablespoon pear liqueur 
  • cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • teaspoon pear liqueur 
  • 0.3 cup milk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • ice cream scoop
  • muffin liners
  • measuring spoon

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 to 15 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In medium bowl, mix flour, 2/3 cup cocoa, the baking soda, coffee powder and 1 teaspoon salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture with buttermilk, beating on low speed until smooth. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, using about 1/3 cup in each.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  5. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat filling ingredients over medium heat, stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  6. Pour into 8-inch square or smaller pan; refrigerate 1 hour.
  7. With small ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out 1/4- to 1/2-inch hole in top center of each cupcake. With 1/4-teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out small balls of ganache and place 1 ball in each hole.
  8. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup cocoa and 1/2 teaspoon salt with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon liqueur. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed until blended.
  9. Add milk; beat until frosting is stiff but creamy.
  10. Spoon frosting into decorating bag fitted with #1M or #2D pastry tip. Pipe large dollop in middle of cupcake and then circle 2 to 3 times to form rose shape.

Nutrition Facts

Calories739kcal
Protein4.15%
Fat51.34%
Carbs44.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.17
Glycemic Load
27.59
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.723912908331%

Flavonoids

Catechin
5.42mg
Epicatechin
16.42mg
Quercetin
0.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:739.02kcal
36.95%
Fat:43.48g
66.89%
Saturated Fat:26.53g
165.78%
Carbohydrates:84.83g
28.28%
Net Carbohydrates:79.16g
28.79%
Sugar:62.29g
69.21%
Cholesterol:116.18mg
38.73%
Sodium:664.71mg
28.9%
Alcohol:0.89g
100%
Alcohol %:0.58%
100%
Caffeine:44.42mg
14.81%
Protein:7.91g
15.81%
Manganese:0.8mg
39.82%
Copper:0.69mg
34.44%
Magnesium:98.55mg
24.64%
Fiber:5.66g
22.65%
Vitamin A:1111.1IU
22.22%
Iron:3.82mg
21.24%
Phosphorus:212.13mg
21.21%
Selenium:13.94µg
19.91%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.77%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.77%
Zinc:1.7mg
11.31%
Potassium:383.4mg
10.95%
Folate:41.04µg
10.26%
Calcium:95.21mg
9.52%
Vitamin B3:1.52mg
7.58%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.43%
Vitamin D:0.91µg
6.07%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.97%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.04%
Vitamin K:4.9µg
4.67%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.04%