Indulge in these delectable Chocolate Walnut Cupcakes with Cream Filling, a perfect treat that combines the richness of chocolate, the crunch of walnuts, and a smooth, creamy filling. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cupcakes are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Why You'll Love This: These cupcakes offer a wonderful blend of textures and flavors. The combination of moist chocolate cake, crunchy walnuts, and silky cream filling makes each bite a delightful experience.
Perfect Occasion: These cupcakes are great for parties, family gatherings, or as a special treat. They're also convenient for serving at events since they're already portioned in cups.
Decoration Tips: Garnish the top of each cupcake with a sprinkle of coconut, some crushed nuts, or chocolate shavings for a visually appealing and tasty finish.
Ingredients: Cake:
- 4 eggs (room temperature, use 3 if large)
- 3/4 cup sugar (140g)
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup flour (130g)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 packet vanilla
Soaking Liquid:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 packet cream
Ganache:
- 1/2 packet cream
- 80g dark chocolate
Cream Filling:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (40g)
- 1/2 cup flour (55g)
- 3/4 cup sugar (125g)
- 1 liter milk
- 80g white chocolate
- 1 packet vanilla
- 1 box cold cream (35% fat)
Toppings:
- Pistachios, walnuts, or peanuts
- White chocolate
- Coconut flakes
Instructions:
- Whisk eggs and sugar until light. Mix in dry ingredients.
- Bake in a lined tray at 175°C.
- Mix milk and cream, chill.
- For the cream, blend cornstarch, flour, sugar, and milk. Cook until thick, then add white chocolate and vanilla. Cool and mix with cream.
- Cut the cake into cup-sized pieces. Soak in milk mixture.
- For ganache, heat cream and melt chocolate in it.
- Layer soaked cake, nuts, white chocolate, and cream in cups. Sprinkle with coconut.
- Chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
Enjoy these Chocolate Walnut Cupcakes with Cream Filling, a delightful and mouthwatering dessert that's sure to be a hit at any gathering!