CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Ingredients:-

• 1 & 1/2  cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup softened butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar

For Chocolate ganache frosting:-

• 1 cup Belgian dark chocolate
• 3-4 tablespoon fresh cream
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation:-

• Beat 2 eggs in a bowl until they are light and fluffy. Add the softened butter and sugar gradually while still beating the mixture together.
• Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into this mixture and fold it in. If the mixture is very thick then add a little water.
• Pour into cupcake molds and bake in a preheated oven for 30 mins at 180 degrees.
• After 30 mins check with a knife if they are done. If no batter sticks to the knife then the cupcakes are ready.
• Let them cool before decorating them.  
• For the ganache, melt the chocolate, cream and butter together in a double boiler. Let it cool and then spread it on the cupcakes.
• Decorate with sprinkles and serve.