Tuesdays With Dorie: Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes

As much as I love to bake, I don't think I've ever made cupcakes from scratch. Muffins? Sure. But my baking repertoire before Dorie mostly included cookies, creme brulee, and cheesecake, with an occasional monkey wrench (toffee, meringues) thrown into the mix.

Since I joined Tuesdays With Dorie, that's changed. I joined TWD to expand my baking skillset, and I've done it. I've made pudding, pie, cobbler, and more. And now, finally, I've even tried my hand at homemade cupcakes.

As you might imagine, Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes, this week's selection, are just as delicious as they sound. Thanks to Clara of Food for Thought for the choice!


Although I read that some TWDers thought the cupcakes were a little dry, my boyfriend and I thought they were moist. I did cook them for a couple of minutes less than the recipe stated, however, so that likely had something to do with it.


The chocolate ganache, like the cupcakes, was easy to make and really tasty, although I couldn't get it to form the beautiful swirls that Dorie spoke of. I dipped the cupcakes into the ganache and twisted as I lifted them out and ended up with no icing in the centre of the cupcake. That just wouldn't do. In the end, I used a graduated spatula to ice them. The icing didn't look elegant, but luckily aesthetics don't affect taste!


I was also thrilled because this recipe gave me a chance to photograph my new cake stand. I love how the brown chocolate and teal glass look together!

This recipe goes in the "definitely make again" pile, particularly since my boyfriend and I could not stop eating them. Next time, I won't make the mistake of baking them when it's just the two of us. Two people, two days, and 12 cupcakes is a bad -- but delicious -- combination. If you'd like to try this recipe, head over to Clara's blog.