Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting & Pistachios

Double the pleasure when you make chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache frosting. Top with tasty crushed pistachios for texture, color and taste.

If you're a chocolate lover, you are going to love these chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache frosting. Topped with crushed pistachios for great flavor, texture and a little pop of color. They just might be your next "go-to" dessert.

Normally I am not a fan of chocolate cake, even though I love just about anything chocolate. The reason is that chocolate cake is often too dry. However, ever since I learned about the pudding trick, when making chocolate peanut butter cake for my brother's birthday, I've totally changed my mind.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

This frosting is a simple ganache, also like the chocolate peanut butter cake, but this time I used a bittersweet chocolate. My husband really liked it because it's closer to dark chocolate, his favorite, but not quite as bitter. 

I also loved the addition of pistachios on top. They were my father's favorite and worked well with the chocolate. However, I think all nuts go great with chocolate.

 The nice thing about making cupcakes is that you can create a few different options with different toppings. So, if you have someone with a nut allergy, or want to make a few a little more kid friendly or festive, you can easily substitute the pistachios with sprinkles.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting and Pistachios

Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache frosting topped with crushed pistachios makes a beautiful dessert. The single serving size allows you to enjoy just enough without having to feel guilty.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Additional Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Cupcakes

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 1 small box of chocolate instant pudding mix 4 oz
• 1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts

Chocolate Ganache Frosting Ingredients

• 2 cups Bittersweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

 

• Mix the cake batter according the box directions. If it only calls for 2 eggs add a third. 
• Add the pudding mix to the cake mix.
• Pour into cupcake lined muffin tins.
• Bake according to the box directions or until a toothpick entered into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.
• Once cupcakes have cooled make the ganache.
• Drizzle the ganache over the cupcakes and sprinkle pistachios on top.

Ganache

• Melt the chocolate and cream in a heavy saucepan on medium heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning. Once the chocolate is melted (~ 2 mins) remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 96mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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