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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes Recipe with Cherry Buttercream Frosting

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This chocolate ganache cupcakes recipe is perfect as is but even better when topped with this cherry buttercream frosting recipe!

I know what I’m making on Valentine’s Day. These drool worthy Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes Recipe with Cherry Buttercream Frosting! Check out this ganache shortcut - you’ll love it!

Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes Recipe with Cherry Buttercream Frosting

My granny will be 88 years young this summer and one of her favorite candies to this day is chocolate covered cherries. She can't get enough of those things around Christmas and Valentine's Day. If you're ever short on ideas for a gift, throwing a box of chocolate covered cherries into the mix is always sure to please.

I know what I’m making on Valentine’s Day. These drool worthy Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes Recipe with Cherry Buttercream Frosting! Check out this ganache shortcut - you’ll love it!

I adore those cheap boxes of chocolate covered cherries too. Or, cordial cherries if you will. There's something about biting through that thin shell of chocolate and revealing the oozing juices of the cherry inside that just reminds me of time spent with my granny.

These days I don't enjoy chocolate covered cherries much. My husband is just not a fan, which means if I buy a box I'm responsible for eating the entire thing (Granny lives in Florida).

Since I'm not inclined to indulge alone, why not make something the entire family can enjoy like these chocolate ganache cupcakes with a cherry buttercream frosting?

In full disclosure, this is not a formal chocolate ganache of chocolate and cream. But since I'm all about shortcuts and informality, this definitely does the job for me!

Chocolate cupcakes topped with a chocolate ganache, cherry buttercream, and a real maraschino cherry? Granny would be proud.

And the beauty with these cupcakes is they're so easy to make and perfect for Valentine's Day or any time of year.

Love cherries? You'll want to check out this collection of the Best Cherry Dessert Recipes! I know what I’m making on Valentine’s Day. These drool worthy Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes Recipe with Cherry Buttercream Frosting! Check out this ganache shortcut - you’ll love it!

How to make Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

I know what I’m making on Valentine’s Day. These drool worthy Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes Recipe with Cherry Buttercream Frosting! Check out this ganache shortcut - you’ll love it!
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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp Marashino cherry juice
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Whisk to combine.
  5. Add milk,cherry juice, oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined.
  6. Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter.
  7. Beat on high speed for about 1 minute.
  8. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, prepare chocolate ganache.
  11. Melt the dark chocolate chips over medium heat or in the microwave in 30 seconds intervals, stirring each time.
  12. Once chocolate is melted, dip the top of the cupcake in the chocolate.
  13. Refrigerate for 15 minutes than top with Cherry Buttercream Frosting
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 194mg8%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 35IU1%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Have you tried your hand at a chocolate ganache cupcakes recipe? Do you have any tips?

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  1. Jo (A Rose Tinted World) says

    February 7, 2020 at 4:21 am

    These look delicious. And my little girl would love the pink icing!

  2. Joanne says

    February 7, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    These look delicious. We have used chocolate ganache a few times on our cupcakes but we never thought to combine it with cherries. Pinned.

  3. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    February 11, 2020 at 5:54 am

    Hi Kelly, thanks so much for sharing on Tuesday Turn About Link Party. Be sure to check back with us. Your cupcakes are being featured today!

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