Let’s just go ahead and let the Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes do the talking…
Yes. I am thoroughly satisfied with myself.
Soft and light vanilla cupcakes. Glossy chocolate ganache. Slightly sweetened whipped cream. Slivered almonds. Jimmies. Cherry on top.
I love life.
Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes
Vanilla Cupcakes:
from The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook
makes 12 cupcakes
1 cup all-purpose flour
a scant 3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup whole milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or use a handheld beater and beat on slow speed until the mixture is a sandy consistency and everything is combined. Gradually pour in half of the milk and beat until the milk is just incorporated.
Whisk the egg, vanilla and remaining milk together in a separate bowl for a few seconds, then pour into the flour mixture and continue beating until just incorporated. Scrape any unmixed ingredients from the side or the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth. Just a few minutes. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter into paper lined muffin tins, dividing between the 12 cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool slightly in the pan, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Chocolate Ganache:
3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (I used chocolate chunks)
1/4 cup heavy cream
Put chocolate chips in a small bowl. Bring cream to a simmer in a small heavy saucepan. Pour cream evenly over chocolate. Let stand for one minute to soften, then stir until smooth. If frosting is too loose to spread, let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, frosting will continue to thicken as it stands.
Top vanilla cupcakes with chocolate ganache, slightly sweetened whipped cream, slivered almonds and a cherry.
Serve immediately.
Maya
These are adorable!
Would skim milk work or does it have to be whole?
Thanks!
joythebaker
Hello Maya! Normally I would say, sure use skim but it really does benefit from the full fat content in whole milk!
Andy
wow Joy these look amazing
Jennifer H.
Gorgeous! I’ve been eying these for some time. I will finally make them this weekend as the centerpiece of my daughter’s first birthday. Thanks! As always, you are the greatest, no hyperbole.
Nadine
I’m still learning from you, but I’m trying to achieve my goals. I absolutely liked reading all that is written on your website.Keep the tips coming. I loved it!
Corrie
Joy, I made these for some underprivileged kids at my volunteer place the other day, and they loved making and eating them! Thanks so much for sharing! Here’s my post on the result: http://corriefood.blogspot.com/2011/09/hot-fudge-sundae-cupcakes.html
Delicious!
Mel@MySunshine
Making these cupcakes for my son’s 1st birthday party! Hope they look as good as yours.
Rachel (De Ma Cuisine)
Listening to your podcast while I make these cupcakes. :)
Paula
I want to make these for my daughter’s birthday party, but I’m concerned about the “serve immediately” part. I’d rather have them made ahead of time, rather than trying to assemble them at the party. I wonder what would happen if I assemble them early and refrigerate them.
Aurora
Joy, I just wanna let you know that we made these! They were so cute though of course yours are prettier- we had red sprinkles and I think the pink is a lot cuter. They only took around 15 mins in my oven. Also, I think it would be a good idea to put some ganache inside the cupcake- like a chocolate filling, cause I think, while yummy, I could only really eat the top of the cupcake that had the toppings. The cupcake needs the flavors of the toppings to complement it. Also, this was the very first time that I made my own ganache and whipped cream from heavy whipping cream, and I can’t believe how accomplished I feel to have made these cupcakes entirely from scratch, haha.
Yay, for making another Joy recipe:)
Rebecca R.
How do you make your cupcakes come out so flat and perfect on top? The tops of mine always come out misshaped and lumpy! I can fill them halfway and they still have a mountain on top. What am I doing wrong?
Heidi K
Hi Joy,
I made these yesterday. The batter tasted delicious. They baked buttery golden brown. And they sunk in the middle. I mean SUNK! I am an avid baker and i haven’t failed in the kitchen for a while. So i wanted to thank you for the humbling experience. Not sure what went wrong. The batter was yummy enough to try again.
MommaSue
Cupcakes are cute, anyway. But dressing them up this way is adorable! And what a yummy combination of flavors!
Nikki (Pennies on a Platter)
Holy cow, Joy! I love your creativity! And, you’re right, the sundaes did all the talking. :)
Anna
Wow, these look great. Never a dull moment with you Joy!
Deleria
I’ve just been for a run and despite leaving this page up on my laptop, these lovely cupcakes were completely conspicuous by their absence on my return. What’s up with that? Anyone would think my family can’t cook or something.
T
your dishes are just ridiculously too cute.
oh, and those cupcakes look delicious too :)
Chrissy
joy, no words can explain how AMAZING this cupcake is. i made it last night for my friends birthday and EVERYONEE loved them! i even added some chocolate ganache in the middle so they all got a little surprise when the took a big bite!
work is never to dreadful when i’m reading your blogs!! thank youuu!
betty
these look soooo adorable!!
Sharon
I made these today since it was raining this morning. Came out great! Thanks for the great idea!
Marissa
Hi Joy,
How do you make the top of your cupcakes so flat? Mine is always bumpy… any tip? Thanks!
Elana
I love little cupcakes and these are adorable.
I wanted to be able to make a lot and I found this pan
http://www.katom.com/268-905245.html
the biggest mini muffin pan ever! It holds 24
Keep up the beautiful blog!
Linda
These look so yummy! I think these will be perfect for my daughter’s sweet shoppe birthday party! Thanks!
Kaylee Hafner
I LOVE THESE CUPCAKES. Seriously, there better than sliced bread. I made them a few weeks ago (but I made a pack with myself to make something new once-twice a week) So I haven’t had time to make them sense, but I’m craving them and making them again tonight. Absolutly amazing.
Brittany
I love your measuring cups!! Where did you get them??
Heldy
Wow, those look yummy! I’m not a baker, but my daughter has asked for pink cupcakes for her 8th birthday. Any suggestions, recipes?
Penny's Pantry Home of the PINK PIGGY.
Hi, Joy new to blog. My hobby is making cupcakes and cookies to help supplement my SS. I just love your idea for the hot fudge cupcakes…looking oh so yummy.Do you have any suggestions for new flavors for the PINK PIGGY? I reside in MI and don’t always hear of the newest trends in flavor combinations. Are there any other Websites or Blogs I should check out?
Sarah Helen
these look awesome!! i wanted to know if that The Hummingbird cookbook is good?? It wasn’t at the bookstore by me, but they are ordering it! I am in need of a new baking cookbook, so if you have any suggestions let me know!!
smilinggreenmom
Seriously incredible! Too amazing to eat??? :) I cannot wait to try these -oh my! I think I will even add in Kamut Khorasan Wheat flour – yum! Thank you so so much – your blog is fabulous!!!
tubuko DX
Hi, I was checking food recipe and I found your blog.
I’m a Japanese who working as a Japanese chef.
your cook looks so great!!! I hope I could eat them right now. haha.
well, I will try your recipe as soon as possible!!!
Food Hunter
I love this!!!
Dani H
You had me at the name. What could be better than hot fudge sundae cupcakes? Delightful! Thanks, Joy.
Danielle
Yet another amazing treat!
Agatha Blue*
I came by chance to your page and I was delighted.
The recipes are very good and wonderful photographs.
Thanks for sharing your culinary expertise!
If I dare to have a recipe you’ll know.
Un abrazo,
Agatha Blue *
P.D. Excuse my English … is translated with Google Translator … Another hug!
Suzy
yum! I love how you can put anything you want on them! :)
steph (whisk/spoon)
what littel cuties! those are so fun!!
Carly
Seriously? Seriously?!
Kim
These are just adorable! Great for adult and kids parties:D
Sandy
i love your hot fudge post before this… I wasn’t convinced at first that hot fudge is the answer to all questions, but now i’m a believer!!!! This hot fudge sundae cupcake is so divine!!! =) love love love your blog =)
The Cooking Ninja
My 3 yr old would love to have a cupcake party making the toppings herself. Thanks for giving me ideas. :)
Kirstin
So cute and simple! These would be great for a cupcake party.
Monica H
You should be satisfied, these are gorgeous! I’ve been craving hot fudge too. yum!
Nastassia Johnson
Oh my yum! This recipe is genius and speaks to my heart!
Jen-
JOY! I have a question for you!!! I have two sons, no girls. But we have four girls in our congregation. So, since my sweet boys won’t wear pink, dresses, ribbons in their hair, etc. I have decided to have a Pink Pajama Party! Saturday they are coming to my house and we’re eating pink cupcakes, drinking pink lemon aid and pink milk, and doing mani-pedis and other fun girly things.
Sooo, Oh Diva of The Bakery! What cupcake do YOU recommend!?!? Any cupcake could have pink-tinted frosting. But I need something that will be scrumptious where I won’t be left with a couple dozen left-overs to add to my tummy. ;)
TIA and LOVE your blog and these cutie-patootie cuppy cakes! So sweet.
Btw…you are invited too. It’s 12:30-4:30 on Saturday. I live in Texas, book your flight early. *wink*
Katy
These look delicious! And I love that you said “jimmies” and not “sprinkles”! :)
Anna
That is such a great idea! I will definitely be stealing it in the future :) Banana bread cupcakes would make this a banana split!
Rhubarb and Venison
OMG *drool*
tanya
wow! i printed out this recipe immediately and will be trying it out within the next couple of days. these looks so delightful!
Jennifer
Now if those dont put a smile on your face then I dont know what else would! So delightful!!! YUM! you are so creative :)
Melanie
Yum!
Love the pics and these sound absolutely fun! :)
RunOnandOn
How do you influence the final shape of the cupcake? These are really flat (maybe even a little concave), perfect for the topping, but some cupcakes are rounded or domed.
Looks good as always, no matter what the shape!
T-Bone
don’t fill the muffin cups more than half full
Tiffany
Those are the happiest little treats I’ve ever seen. I’m on a cupcake kick and I absolutely must try these in the near future.
Kathryn
What I wouldn’t do for one of these right now! So gorgeous – and delicious too, I bet.
Unfortunately, I’m just too busy at the moment for these…but I’ll keep them in my back pocket!
Missy
These are precious. ALMOST too precious to gobble up!
ivonne
WOW. now we’re talkin!
Handy
looks beautiful and seems tasty going to try it
Jeff
Tried your recipes…saw your pictures read your blogs. Great person, talented, sweet as your baked goods. You won’t be single for long
Nancy
These look TOO cute to eat!
Janet
Wow! I may have to make these for my birthday. Which isn’t for, like, 8 months, but it’s never too early to start dreaming. :)
Jennifer
YUM. I think that’s all that needs to be said!
Melanie
These look yummy !
Kristawn
i would so be making these if i had 11 other people to give them to. mMmMm!
brandy
Oh my heaven’s those look SO good! I am having “one of those days”, but I am pretty sure these should do the trick! Thanks Joy!!!
Johanna
These look so delicious! I just made cupcakes today (from your post about 12 cupcakes and one stick of butter!) and they came out perfectly! These will be the next on the list to try!
Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home
We’re satisfied with you too Joy. Especially because you call sprinkles “jimmies”! My husband calls them “hundreds and thousands” it’s a U.K. thing apparently…
Jacqui @ So Good & Tasty
These look so good! Although I might just have to squeeze in some ice cream on the side too!
Rose
Oh these look so yummy!!!! I just want to eat them now!! I love your blog btw! :)
Grapefruit
Adorable! Would love to find an opportunity to make these soon.
dawn
Joy I ADORE these. Would love to try them.
Amber
Adorable! Want!
Judy
They were delightful. Thanks for sharing them with all of us for Lauren’s B-day! Yum!
PastryPrincess
hey joy, those look so pretty! ehere did you get those lovely measurement cups, the light blue ones from the pictures? i’d really like to replace my generic, old plastic ones…
PastryPrincess
ooohh, i almost forgot… i meant to ask you, how do you generate traffic to your blog? (which i absolutely love btw!) i mean when you started off, what did you do so people would find out about your blog? you see i’m a total newbie at all this and just started my own blog and i was just wondering how will people ever know it exists at all?!
Sushi Girl
Wow! I hope I can get my cupcakes to bake with the ‘cup dent’ in the middle, more room for all the chocolatey goodness on top! *Love*
M
Dude, you should’ve seen the ridiculous face I just made when I saw that first picture. Holy freakin’ yum. I’m going to make them and not tell anyone so I can eat them all myself.
Monet
Every morning I look at your website, and I can’t help but smile. It is a wonderful way to start out my day. Thank you!
Sarah Smally
Amazing…I’m in love with this blog :)
Joy what did you study for collage because I’m graduating this year and I love baking it what I just have to do everyday and I’m thinking about going to a cooking class but I want a fall back plan, what should I do ??
Meghan
Such a cute idea!!!
Whitney
I think this might be the cutest thing you have ever made!
Abby
Can’t wait to try these … what a great idea to combine two of my fav treats into one!
Heather @ chiknpastry
I’m satisfied too – and i don’t even get to eat these little treats like you do :)
heidi
is it wrong to want one for breakfast?
Amy DeKok
I LoVe It.. aNd WaNt AlL tHe ChErRiEs!!
megan
so cute! and they look so good. Great for a fun treat. Maybe I”ll bring them into work :)
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
Sweet sweet sweet!
Mandie
I am going to make these for my daughter’s third birthday. She will just LOVE these!!!!
Kelly Taylor
Divine.
dani
oh of all the things u have ever posted – this is my fave!!!! soooooooooo yummy!
and i LOVE those measuring cups :)
katie
These cupcakes are adorable! The cherries really seal the deal! :)
Carrie
Perfect! I was planning on making cupcakes for my son’s 2-year birthday this weekend… what a cute idea, to let everyone top their own cupcakes (this could get a little messy, but fun with kids is almost always messy)!
Thanks for the perfect idea!
Pam (Pamcakes and Eggs)
Oh my I love those bowls!
Eliana
Life is indeed great when these little beauties are in it.
Megan
You just brought summer to winter. You’ve got skills.
And those cupcakes are so darn pretty.
shelly (cookies and cups)
Yummm! Thanks for the recipe for the cupcakes, I will be trying these. Ice cream sundae parties in the winter, yay!!
Rebecca
Looks Yummy Yummy can’t wait to try them out!
Linds
I adore the photos! We need all those colors in the middle of this season. Great winter post.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
This is such an awesome idea – they are so cute!
Beth @ 990 Square
These sound delightful. But I think I would make my cupcakes almond. For some reason, this morning, an almond cupcake sounds like a little piece of heaven!
Terri A.
Love it! You could make banana cupcakes and have banana split cupcakes, too!
peachkins
cute!
Chaitali
Just one word. Mmmmmm..!
Carmen Henesy
Oh, how I wish someone had them ready for me right now!!!
gabrielle
wow wow wow
these look sickeningly delicious
i’ve been considering purchasing The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook for a while, and i think you’ve just pushed me over the edge. which is a good thing i assure you.
the projectivist
so, so pretty!
too pretty to eat?
nahhhh!
june
i see a cupcake decorating party in my future
Silvia
Delightful indeed, I feel happy just looking at them!
Michelle
I think I just simultaneousley got diabetes and OD’d on cuteness just looking at this post!