Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Serves: 36 Save

Ingredients (18)

  • CUPCAKES:
  • 2½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup very hot water or hot brewed coffee
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 6 ounces (3/4 stick) butter,
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 8 ounces bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate (or a combo of both),
  • 2 tablespoons butter,

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