"ZUCCOTTO" CUPCAKES
These cupcakes are a little labor-intensive, but the end product is definitely worth the effort! Even though they don't have a liqueur incorporated with the cake, I call them zuccotto cupcakes because of the whipped cream filling and ganache topping. I made them for my own wedding, and have had to give out the recipe as well as make them for others' special events many times since!
Provided by Kayla
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin tins with 24 cupcake liners.
- Combine the cake mix, oil, egg whites, and water in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Stir in the chopped bittersweet chocolate and scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake should come out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- Beat 1 cup cold whipping cream on medium-high speed until the cream has thickened, about 1 minute. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in the frozen raspberries, toffee bits, and chopped toasted hazelnuts.
- Remove the centers of the cupcakes using an apple corer or paring knife, cutting out the middles in a funnel shape by holding the knife at a 45-degree angle. Spoon or pipe the filling into the cupcakes. Refrigerate the cupcakes while you prepare the ganache.
- Place the semisweet chocolate pieces in a heat-safe bowl. Bring 1/2 cup heavy cream to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate; cover the bowl and set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk the chocolate and cream until well combined; allow the ganache to cool until it reaches a spreadable consistency, about 1 hour. Spread a spoonful of ganache evenly over each cupcake. Refrigerate the cupcakes while you prepare the frosting.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Allow the white chocolate to cool until almost room temperature but still fluid. Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Blend in the melted white chocolate, vanilla extract, and food coloring (if using). Spread the frosting on the cupcakes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 241.7 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
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Malek Ibrahim
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and nuts.
Moon Rajpoot
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes look delicious.
Alhaji Jalloh
[email protected]I'm going to make these for my next party.
AMATULLAH CHADO
[email protected]This is a must-try recipe!
Raymond Mercy
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Adeel sidhu
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HIGH BRAIN
[email protected]I'll have to try these sometime.
MD Rasedul Islam
[email protected]Delicious!
the eye
[email protected]Not a fan of these cupcakes.
Jessica Avitia
[email protected]These cupcakes were amazing!
Jacques Elliott
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the ganache filling was delicious. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Finan Sheehan
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were really easy to make and they turned out really moist. I think I would try a different frosting next time.
Hamid Masood
[email protected]These cupcakes were amazing! I made them for my husband's birthday and he loved them. They were so moist and flavorful and the ganache filling was to die for. I will definitely be making these again.
Subash Don
[email protected]I love these cupcakes! They are so moist and chocolatey. The ganache filling is amazing and the chopped nuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.
Nasima Islam
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them and I got lots of compliments. They were so easy to make and they turned out so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Paul Calvin
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the adults did too. They were so moist and chocolatey and the ganache filling was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Mbaye Sagna Faye
[email protected]These zuccotto cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they turned out so moist and delicious. I loved the chocolate ganache filling and the chopped nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.