Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Sandra

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Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet hosted a Valentine’s Day Celebration event and it was wonderful.

Thank goodness drooling is calorie free, but sadly, it doesn’t burn calories either. On day two I spied her Chocolate Ganache Heart Cake and knew that mere drooling wouldn’t do. This cake had to be my Valentine, well at least one of them.

I was already on a roll making cupcakes so I decided to keep the party going and make cupcakes from her recipe. I baked them in my square cupcake pan and gave them a generous coating of chocolate ganache that I had on hand. What? You mean I’m the only person who has chocolate ganache on hand?

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Part of me (Sabrina) wanted to add shaved white chocolate and some caramel nibs to top them off. The voice of reason and restraint decided a few pink and white frosting dots would do. These little gems were so good that they didn’t need anything else and I was perfectly satisfied with them. Small treats like this can fit into any holiday or special occasion dessert table. A simple change in the garnish to fit the theme makes them super versatile. I didn’t change a thing so I’ll share the link and you can head over to Crunchy Creamy Sweet for the recipe. Thanks so much Anna for the weight gain er, beautiful treat!

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About Sandra

I am the proud owner of the largest sweet tooth in the world. This means that my other passion, fitness, serves me very well. As contradictory as this seems, I’m a certified fitness professional. It’s great to be able to show my clients how to have their cake and eat it too. Life is truly too short not to have dessert. As long as you have the best natural ingredients and enjoy them in moderation it’s OK. For the last twenty-five years I’ve been a cake decorator. Try as I might I can’t get it out of my blood, so I’ve decided to stop fighting it and go with the flow. Who say’s you can’t have it all?
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10 Responses to Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

  1. Liz says:
    February 22, 2013 at 2:29 am

    Oh, these are just plum gorgeous, Sandra! Your dots are such a simple, yet elegant touch…beautifully done!

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  2. Joyce Fields says:
    February 22, 2013 at 7:59 am

    These look absolutely wonderful–and delicious!!

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  3. Ramona says:
    February 22, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Sandra you are so funny..thanks for the weight gain. :) Anna is a fabulously talented baker and dessert maker….I can see why you wanted to try these out for yourself. :) I love your mini versions of her fabulous cake. :) Have a great weekend. ~ Ramona :)

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  4. Eileen says:
    February 22, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Oh dear me… These look sinful. I love the ganache on top – y-u-m-m-y!

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  5. CCU says:
    February 22, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    I think I gained 500 kilos looking at this delicious treat :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  6. Alycia Nichols says:
    February 23, 2013 at 1:55 am

    Uh, yes, my dear…you ARE the only one who keeps chocolate ganache on hand!!! :-) These are so pretty. The shape…square? Cool!

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  7. The Café Sucré Farine says:
    February 23, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Beautiful Sandra! Love all that pink!

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  8. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says:
    February 26, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    Yay! I am thrilled that my recipes inspired you, Sandra! These cupcakes are looking scrumptious :) Thank you for linking up and your kind words! xoxo

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  9. Bellenza Bistro says:
    February 28, 2013 at 7:54 am

    These would be great on a bridal shower dessert table! Easy to serve and everyone loves chocolate. :-)

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