Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Cream-filled Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting

A little treat boxed and ready to go...
my new toy

ready to be filled

chocolate ganache frosting

better than Hostess's filling
love that shiny frosting


I've been wanting to buy one of these cupcake makers for a while, but just kept forgetting to order one. I know you can just cut a cone-shape out of the top and fill or you can use a pastry bag to put a smidge of filling inside your cupcakes, but I wanted to be able to put more than a smidge. The little silicone plug-like things are surrounded by batter and create a perfect pocket to be filled when the cakes cool. I baked one batch in my new toy and the other in my stoneware cupcake pan. For that second batch I did just use a pastry bag to put a bit of filling in each.

Ingredients 
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) devil's food cake mix (or your favorite recipe)

Cream Filling
2 teaspoons hot water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ganache Frosting
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions 
Prepare and bake cupcakes according to package directions for cupcakes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

For filling, in a small bowl, combine water and salt until salt is dissolved. Cool. In a small bowl, beat the marshmallow creme, shortening, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy; add the salt mixture. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert round pastry tip. Fill the bag with cream filling. Push the tip through the bottom of paper liner to fill each cupcake.

For ganache frosting, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until ganache reaches a spreading consistency. Top cupcake with frosting; chill for 20 minutes or until set. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.
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TASTE NOTES
The best thing about these cupcakes is the ganache frosting. I could have eaten the whole bowful. I did use a mix (Duncan Hines) this time, but the cakes were still moist and yummy. The filling tasted a lot like the one in Hostess cupcakes, but better. I can't wait to try a peanut butter filling with chocolate cake and a cannoli filling with white cake. I love my new toy.

7 comments:

  1. And when will you bring some to a meeting?

    -debby
    crowefan0517@yahoo.com

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  2. My stepmom bought me one of these for Christmas and I haven't used it yet. So glad that you pointed yours out and shared this recipe. My daughter would love these!

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  3. i love that little gadget, how fun! these look amazing.

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  4. Oh my I can just imagine how fast these vanished they look fantastic who could resist>?

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  5. oh my Arlene, they do look yummy you know sweets is my downfall.. LOL I have to try this. thanks for posting.Hugs
    Susan

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  6. I'm a chocolate lover, I'll definitely won't say no to this recipe! The filling sounds great!

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  7. What a fun new toy. Definitely better than Hostess!

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