Best Chocolate Cupcakes EVER

Trust me: You want to make these. I've made these with several different frostings/fillings and Oh My Goodness!
Part of this post (sans pictures) is so that I don't lose this recipe. Seriously. So. Good.

Best Ever Chocolate Cupcakes!

½ C + 1 TBSP Cocoa Powder

½ C + 1 TBSP Hot Water

2 ¼ C flour

¾ tsp soda

¾ tsp powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup + 1 T Butter @ Room Temp

1-2/3 C Sugar

3 eggs

1 tsp Vanilla

¾ c sour cream

1: Combine butter and sugar in saucepan on medium heat till the butter is melted. Pour in mixer bowl and beat for 4-5 minutes.

2: add eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla

3: Whisk together cocoa and water, add to the mix

4: whisk together in a separate bowl; flour, soda, baking powder and salt

5: alternate dry ingredients and sour cream mixing just till incorporated.

Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full, bake at 350* for 18-20 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes

Ganache: (for filling, dipping, etc)

1 ½ c chocolate chips

1 cup heavy cream

1 t vanilla

Mix all together, microwave 1 minute on medium high, mix till smooth, reheating as necessary.


Assembly for SAMOA GIRL SCOUT COOKIE inspired cupcakes!
I filled the cupcakes with coconut filling, replaced the caps, dipped them in warm ganache. When the ganache set, I piped them with salted caramel cream cheese frosting , drizzled with salted caramel and then sprinkled with toasted coconut.

You're welcome. :)