Tall, Dark, and Handsome Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes
Total Time: 50 min
Prep 30 min
Cook 20 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup hazelnut liquor (recommended: Frangelico)
1 cup cocoa powder (recommended: Valrhona)
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Hazelnut Butter Filling:
1 1/2 cups whole hazelnuts
1/3 cup hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
3 to 4 tablespoons hazelnut liquor (recommended: Frangelico)
1/2 cup flour, for coating
Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
Directions
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin pans with 24
cupcake liners.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Whisk the hazelnut liquor and cocoa powder together until combined.
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and
sugars together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, until each has been incorporated. Add the buttermilk
and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined. Turn the mixer to low, and
add the flour and cocoa mixture, alternating between the 2, beginning and
ending with the flour. Mix until just combined and no streaks remain. Set aside
while you prepare the filling.
For the filling: In the bowl of a food processor, grind the hazelnuts until
they reach a very fine sand consistency. Add the hazelnut spread and process
until the mixture begins to clump. Add the hazelnut liquor 1 tablespoon at a
time, or until the mixture is able to ball easily in your hand.
With your hands, form the paste into balls about the size of a very large
cherry. Roll the balls lightly in the flour to absorb any excess liquid.
To assemble: Fill the cupcake liners about 1/4 of the way full with the cupcake
batter. Place 1 ball of filling in each liner, and then cover the filling with
the remaining batter so each cupcake is about 3/4 of the way full.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 minutes.
Cool the cupcakes completely.
Dip each cupcake top into the Chocolate Ganache, forming an even layer, and
allow to cool.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a
bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not
tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make
any representation as to the results.
Chocolate Ganache:
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, optional
In a heat-proof bowl, microwave the heavy cream on high for 1 to 2 minutes. The
cream should be very hot to the touch.
While the cream is being heated, place the chocolate chips and espresso powder
in a medium heat-proof bowl. Once the cream is ready, pour it on top of the
chocolate chips and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the
mixture has thickened. Whisk in the vegetable oil for extra shine.
Cook's Note: If mixture begins to harden or if the cream is not hot enough,
place the bowl over a pot of simmering water.
~ Have a nice day & Enjoy the recipes ~
Arlette Arthur
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