Chocolate Chip And Mascarpone Cupcakes Giada De Laurentiis

Chocolate lovers will love these (chocolate cupcakes with chocolate chips topped with a chocolate ganache!)! . This is one of giada's recipes. It makes a lot so it's good to bring to a party.

Steps

For the cupcakes:.

Line muffin cups with paper liners.

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees f.

Combine the unsweetened chocolate and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted , about 2 minutes.

Cool for 2 minutes.

Whisk in the mascarpone cheese until the mixture is smooth.

Beat the sugar , oil , eggs , and vanilla in a large bowl for 30 seconds.

Stir in the mascarpone mixture.

Whisk the flour , baking soda , salt , baking powder , and chocolate chips in a medium bowl.

Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture.

Stir until just blended.

Divide the batter among the prepared muffin pans.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out with no crumbs attached.

Cool the cupcakes completely before dipping , about 1 hour.

For the ganache:.

Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl.

Combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a small sau.

Ingredients

unsweetened chocolate, water, mascarpone cheese, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, fine sea salt, baking powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream