Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (90g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (113g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter; then remove from heat.
  3. Stir in granulated sugar; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.
  11. Drizzle ganache over cooled cupcakes or serve as a side dip.