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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Caramel Filling and Crumb Topping

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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Caramel Filling and Crumb Topping are decadent treats featuring moist chocolate cupcakes filled with gooey caramel, topped with a rich ganache and a buttery crumble for texture and extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • Chocolate Cupcakes:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Caramel Filling:
  • 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
  • Ganache Topping:
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • Crumb Topping:
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Mix in sour cream, then add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake. Fill with about 1 teaspoon caramel sauce and replace the tops.
  7. For ganache, heat cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  8. For crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and melted butter with a fork until coarse crumbs form.
  9. Spoon ganache over each cupcake and sprinkle with crumb topping. Let set before serving.

Notes

  • You can refrigerate cupcakes for up to 3 days—bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Use salted caramel for a sweet-salty contrast.
  • Chill ganache briefly if too runny before topping cupcakes.

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