The Best Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Cocoa Puff Crunch:
Indulge in rich, moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a smooth chocolate ganache and a crunchy Cocoa Puff topping. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these treats are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 6 ounces heavy cream
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup brewed coffee for that rich chocolatey flavor!
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 egg
- 1 bag chocolate chunks
- 1 box Cocoa Puffs cereal
Instructions
For the Ganache:
- In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the chopped chocolate, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Set aside to cool slightly while preparing the cupcakes.
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add in the brewed coffee, vegetable oil, vinegar, and egg. Stir until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the batter into lined cupcake molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle chocolate chunks on top of each cupcake.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Topping with Ganache and Cocoa Puffs:
- Once the cupcakes are cool, dip the tops into the prepared chocolate ganache until fully coated.
- Take a generous handful of Cocoa Puffs cereal and pile them onto the ganache-covered cupcakes. You want a nice crunchy mountain of cocoa goodness!