Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 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 milk
- 1 cup pastry cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cupcake tin
- Cupcake liners
- Saucepan (for the ganache)
- Small pot (for pastry cream if making homemade)
- Piping bag or zip-top bag (for filling the cupcakes)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, I always like to preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it nice and warm while I mix everything. In a mixing bowl, I whisk together my dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, I cream the butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Once that lovely mixture is ready, I add in one egg at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract and milk. It’s at this point that my kitchen starts to smell absolutely divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)