Step 1

Cupcake Batter

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350?.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.

Step 4

In a separate bowl or Kitchen

Step 5

Aid stand mixer, whisk together butter, sugar, and eggs. Then, add remaining wet ingredients to mixer and mix together.

Step 6

Finally, slowly add dry ingredients to mixer, one-third at a time, and mix just until all ingredients are combined.

Step 7

Line a cupcake pan with liners and fill each about halfway with batter.

Step 8

Bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Step 9

Place finished cupcakes on a cooling rack and let cool.

Step 10

Ganache Filling

Step 11

In a microwave-safe bowl, break up 4 oz chocolate bar into small pieces and ¼ c heavy cream. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each one, until chocolate is melted and stirring together with the cream produces a thick creamy chocolate sauce.

Step 12

Once cupcakes are cool, using the tip of a sharp knife, cut out part of the top-center of the cupcake and spoon the ganache filling into this space.

Step 13

Frosting

Step 14

Using an electric hand mixer or a Kitchen

Step 15

Aid stand mixer, whisk all ingredients together. Fill a pastry bag with frosting and decorate cupcakes.