Death by Triple Chocolate Cupcakes are
not for the faint of heart
or non-chocolate lover!
They deliver a triple dose of chocolate deadly
enough for the most die-hard chocoholic. . .
Beware:
Triple chocolate fudge cupcakes are filled with ganache,
topped with dangerous amount of chocolate
frosting and sprinkled with chocolate shavings~
a lethal dose of chocolate!
I doctored Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix for these cupcakes, substituting 1 cup of buttermilk in place of the water, 4 large eggs instead of 3, and the same amount of oil called for in the mix. Bake according to box directions, remove cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
If you are not a fan of doctored cake mixes, use your favorite from scratch chocolate cake recipe.
After the cupcakes have cooled,
cut out a small core to make a well
from the middle of the cupcake.
Ganache:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (I used Ghiradelli)
1/2 cup whipping cream, warmed until hot, but not boiling
Place chocolate in a bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
This is enough ganache for 12 cupcakes, double the recipe for a batch of 2 dozen cupcakes.
Fill well in cupcakes with ganache,
adding a small amount
to smooth over the tops.
Use a lethal quantity of frosting of your choice. . .
I used Baker’s One Bowl
Chocolate Frosting recipe, here.
A toxic dose of chocolate~
Scary good. . .
But Beware. . .
Deadly. . .
Eat if You Dare!
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These look SO good!!! What an awesome Halloween treat!! xo Jeanne
I ain’t afraid of no cupcake:@) They sound great Mary, I love the papers and fun spooky linen too!
There can never be too much chocolate for me! Are the little plugs bonus treats for the baker? These look and sound delicious!! Linda
I’d be happy to let you know if I think it’s too much chocolate. I’ll watch my mailbox ;o) They sound delicious!
I love your spooky linens and tags for the cupcakes. What fun. The cupcakes are just the bonus.
They look so delicious! I love the decoration and the pictures, so much fun!
3 x chocolate cupcakes! Looks so delicious. A chocolate lovers dream.
A heavenly death:)
Sounds wonderful!
Bring it ON!! What a way to go!! franki
Oh YUM,YUM, YUM!!!!
What a way to go! Death by triple chocolate! Swoon worthy these are! They would be so tasty with my morning coffee~you ganache method sounds incredibly easy, I didn’t dream it could be so simple…my crystal ball says these cupcakes are in my future!
Jenna
Those cupcakes sound wonderful…but more than that, you did a beautiful job with the photography and your probs are fabulous!
Oh my…those cupcakes are truly “to die for”…..and as always, such beautiful presentation…beautifully creepy!
The cupcakes don’t sound deadly to me, Mary! I’d be happy to try one (or two) to test the consequences. xo
Very fun, yummy and scary! LOVE how you filled them. I have not had breakfast yet and now I want chocolate!
its not nice to salivate before you even get out of bed… i thought i could be a hardnose and not quiver, but the ganache took me down! love love to run into such a deadly concoction!
oh yummy, what a way to go!!
I LOVE Chocolate, but I am afraid I would have a heart attack with these. They looks so good………. I try to watch my sugar intake but I think I would
enjoy having one with a cup of coffee. They look terrific and I am sure they are to die for. Great post.
Mary
Definitely “scream” worthy – I love the skeleton hand holder!
What a way to go – death by chocolate! They do look yummy and you can’t go wrong with ganache. BTW, where did you get the picks? They are great!
Oh my! Today is Joer’s b-day and we are leaving soon for dinner and right now I am STARVING!!!! Maybe I will start with DESSERT tonight:):) I would LOVE one of these!!! SCARY GOOD!!!!!!
Bring on the chocolate! What a tasty looking treat in a festive setting!
Sounds exactly like my kind of treat! I love Betty’s Triple chocolate, now I will have to try it with buttermilk! The ganache filled deadly treats sound over the top fabulous. I think I will have to indulge in some! Your frosting looks chocolatey good too. What a fun display with the little picks and of course your fabulous hand. Wish I had found those last year!!!
Yep!! If I have to go, this is the way to do it, by chocolate overload!! Your display and photos of these delectables are fabulous!!
Oh boy…if I ate even ONE of those luscious treats anytime after 4 pm, I’d be awake all night…talk about caffeine overload. I guess I’ll just have to eat them for BREAKFAST!!! Think how much I’d get done that day. LOL
Love the very descriptive paper labels and fun spooky linen, too. Very well done, as always, Mary. ~~clap-clap~~
Oh, but what a way to go….so good…..and I love your dia de los muertos decor! So cute with the cupcakes!
Oh dear! Those cupcakes have my mouth watering… sounds like a good way to go since we all have to at some point… might as well be with CHOCOLATE! :D
Hahahaha….chocolate overload…! I too would have to eat them for breakfast or risk a sleepless night…
Death by Triple Chocolate…boy oh boy what a way to go!
Oh my god. I think I gained 10lbs just by looking at the pictures! lol I must make these, you had me at chocolate, but then the ganache… ohhh yum! Thanks for sharing the recipe (though my waist line isn’t so thankful).
I found you via Foodie Friday (it’s my first week taking part) :)
These look awesome!
– The Tablescaper
Oh my and what a way to go!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Oh my word, these sound fabulous. Thanks tons for the recipe and Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Oh, my, what a wonderful way to die. :D
This is such a fun scary post, I love it, they look delish and I could eat three or four of them I am sure….with milk of course…