Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes

posted by Ashton August 16, 2011

These Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Super yummy and chocolaty.

Ingredients

Chocolate Cupcakes:

2 1/4 c. AP Flour
1 2/3 c. Sugar
3/4 c. Butter, softened
2/3 c. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 1/4 c. Water
1 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
1/3 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 Eggs

Buttercream Frosting:

1/2.c. Butter
1/2 c. Shortening
4 c. Powdered sugar
3 Tbsp. Milk
1 tsp. Vanilla

Directions

Perfect Chocolate Ganache:

Approximately 2 cups chocolate chips
Approximately 1 1/2 cups whipping cream

Chocolate Cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350º.
Using a stand mixer, whisk together all ingredients. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
Bake for 19 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Buttercream Frosting:

Whisk together butter and shortening in a stand mixer.
Alternately add the 4 cups of powdered sugar with the liquids (1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp milk, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, etc…), whisking thoroughly in between and scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Perfect Chocolate Ganache:

The key to this ganache is to not measure anything. Just trust me on this, you can’t depend on the measurements! Pour desired amount of chocolate chips (recommended approx. 2 cups) into a microwave safe bowl. Pour the whipping cream into the bowl until it’s just level with the chocolate chips (it shouldn’t cover the chocolate chips completely). Microwave for 1 minute and whisk until smooth.

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About the author

Ashton Swank

Ashton is the owner and author of Something Swanky. Although first and foremost a wife and mother, she considers herself an online entrepreneur, freelance writer and photographer, and brand ambassador. Her focus is in food styling, food photography and recipe development.