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.
Ingredients
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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