CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CUPCAKES

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From The Cupcake Deck by Elinor Klivans. The addition of mocha mousse to these cupcakes makes them perfect for an extra-special occasion and worth the slightly longer time it takes to make them! Note: Make the chocolate ganache frosting first, the mocha mousse filling second, and the actual cupcakes last.

Provided by pkothari

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h34m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate ganache frosting (see above)
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream (this really makes them moist)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • FOR CHOCOLATE GANACHE FROSTING (Makes about 1 & 2/3 cup and the extra can be used for fudge sauce over ice-cream because it will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks):.
  • In a medium sauce pan, heat the cream and the butter over low heat until the butter has melted, but do not let simmer or boil.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Let the chocolate chips sit in the hot cream to soften.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract until the chocolate has melted.
  • FOR MOCHA MOUSSE FILLING:.
  • In a large bowl, beat the whipping cream, sugar, and instant coffee with a hand mixer until the the coffee dissolves, and then up the speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the 3/4 cup chocolate ganache filling into the whipping cream mixture a little at a time .
  • Chill the mousse filling in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, as it needs to be really cold when you fill the cooled cupcake bottoms (otherwise the filling will run).
  • FOR CUPCAKES:.
  • Melt chocolate over simmering water in a double-boiler or heat proof bowl. Once melted and smooth, let it cool slightly.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt & soda into a bowl.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter and sugar together until creamy (about 2 minute with stand mixer on high).
  • On low speed, add in the melted chocolate until combined.
  • On medium speed add the eggs one at a time until smooth.
  • Add in the vanilla and beat until the mixture is creamy (color should be slightly lighter).
  • Mix in the sour cream until no white streaks remain, but don't over mix.
  • On low speed, add half of the flour mixture until it is incorporated--don't over mix.
  • Add in the water and mix it until incorporated.
  • Scrape bowl and add in the rest of the flour and mix on low until flour is incorporated and batter looks pretty smooth (again, don't mix too much or the cupcakes lose lightness).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and put rack in the center of oven.
  • Fill each liner up to the top of liner.
  • Bake 22-24 minutes.
  • Cupcake tops should feel firm and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • Cool the cupcakes for 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the pan onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • Once cupcakes are fully cooled, use a sharp knife to slice the top off each cupcake (this is so you can fill them).
  • Place cupcake tops right side up on a wire rack, and set aside cupcake bottoms on a serving platter.
  • To frost cupcake tops, spread one tablespoons of the chocolate ganache frosting over the top of each cupcake top.
  • Let cupcake tops cool until the ganache frosting is firm.
  • Next, place a dollop of mocha mousse filling on each cupcake bottom. Using a wide metal spatula, carefully place the cupcake tops w/ cooled frosted ganache topping on top of the mousse filled cupcake bottoms.
  • It may help to refrigerate the assembled cupcakes for about 30 minutes to an hour before serving so that everything firms up.

Tharanga Serasinha
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Luis Hdz
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These cupcakes are amazing! I love the chocolate mousse filling. It's so rich and decadent.


jeewan chhetri
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are delicious and they're so easy to make.


Aeon Big
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These cupcakes are always a hit at my parties. They're so delicious and everyone loves them.


Huago Gavinus Kevin
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I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. I can always count on them to turn out perfect.


Thandi Thape
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and mousse. They're rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


Sikder Joy
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success! She loved them and so did all of her friends.


Jesminah Karingu
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These cupcakes are so good! I love the way the chocolate mousse filling pairs with the moist and fluffy cupcakes.


Keith Phalatse
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Anusha
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These cupcakes are amazing! I love the chocolate mousse filling. It's so rich and decadent.


Owais gabol
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are delicious and they're so easy to make.


Sherali Mahar
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These cupcakes are always a hit at my parties. They're so delicious and everyone loves them.


Martins Nsima
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I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. I can always count on them to turn out perfect.


Arifur Rahman
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.


ryu
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These cupcakes are so good! The chocolate mousse filling is creamy and smooth, and the cupcakes are moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kunle Fawole
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shaimaa Maged
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and mousse. They're rich and decadent, but not too heavy. I love that they're also easy to make.


Mirza Saadi
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give these cupcakes a try and I'm so glad I did! They turned out perfect and they tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Omair Malik
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success! She loved them and so did all of her friends. The cupcakes were easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise.


MD TANJIM
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so light and fluffy, and the chocolate mousse filling was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.