Double Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate Ganache Frosting

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   For the cupcakes:

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   1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners.

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   2. In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

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   3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Set aside.

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   4. Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips and cocoa powder together in a small bowl.

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   5. Add half of the dry ingredient mixture into the butter and egg mixture.

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   6. Add the milk and then add the rest of the dry ingredients and beat on low speed for one minute.

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   7. Divide the batter amongst the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. When done remove from the oven and allow to cool before frosting.

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   For the frosting:

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    1. Heat the cream in a saucepan and bring almost to a boil then remove it from the heat.

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    2. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl and pour the hot cream over the chips.

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    3. Let it sit for 2 minutes and then whisk together the cream and chocolate.

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    4. Let the frosting sit for 30 minutes to thicken or put in the fridge for about 15 minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.

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    Once cupcakes are cool enough to handle spread a good amount of frosting on top of each cupcake and devour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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