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