Peanut Butter Cupcakes With Chocolate Ganache Icing

"I have not tried these yet, but the picture of them is incredible and I can't wait to try them. From the Chocolate Bar cookbook. A little more work than a traditonal cupcake but I think it will be worth it."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
18
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preparing the cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Line a muffin tin with paper cups or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cream the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until well mixed.
  • Gradually add the sugar to the mixture, beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  • In three alternating batches, add the sifted ingredients and the milk to the batter.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl in between additions.
  • Beat until incorporated.
  • Fill the paper cups until just below the rim.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cupcakes comes out clean.
  • Do not overbake, check after 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring cupcakes to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Preparing the icing:

  • Place the chocolate in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a heavy 1 quart saucepan, using a wooden spoon, combine the cream, butter, and corn syrup and cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling (little beads will form on the sides of the pot).
  • Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir until blended.
  • Let the ganache cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • One by one, carefully dip the top of each cupcake into the ganache.
  • Let the excess ganache drip off before flipping the cupcakes to an upright position.
  • If you prefer a traditional frosting, once the frosting has reached room temperature, cover and refridgerate for 30-45 minutes.
  • Remove, uncover and whip until creamy.

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  1. These are really really really good! I made them this weekend as my in laws are visiting, using some of my precious North American Peanut Butter hoard. Lovely moist cupcakes, with a great peanut butter flavor, and the icing is to die for. Thanks!
     
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