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.
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!!!