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.
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!