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Chocolate and Gold Cupcakes

Delightful chocolate cupcakes with elegant gold decorations, perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 2 large eggs Can be substituted with unsweetened applesauce or a flax egg for egg-free version.
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream Heat until simmering.
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate Chopped before adding hot cream.
Gold decorations

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by milk and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Making the ganache
  1. Heat the cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour it over chopped chocolate.
  2. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the chocolate ganache and decorate with gold decorations.

Notes

Serve these cupcakes on a beautiful platter. To keep them fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage. Bring to room temperature before serving.