Celebrate National Cupcake Lovers Day on June 13 with these rich and decadent Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes courtesy of the Food Network. Yields 12 cupcakes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
Cream 1/4 pound unsalted butter (room temperature) and 1 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add 4 extra large eggs (room temperature), 1 at a time. Mix in 1 1/3 cup chocolate syrup and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Add 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop batter into prepared tin and bake for 30 minutes or until just set in the middle. Cool thoroughly in the muffin pan.
To make the ganache, cook 1/2 cup heavy cream, 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the ganache. Do not refrigerate.