White Chocolate-Centered Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes

Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes with White Heart Center
Category: Desserts
Servings: 1 (Yields 12 cupcakes)

Ingredients

For the White Heart Center:

Instructions

Preparing the White Heart Center:

1. Melt the White Chocolate: Begin by gently melting the white chocolate over a bain-marie (double boiler). Stir frequently to avoid overheating the chocolate.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. This ensures that the dry ingredients are well-mixed and any clumps are broken down.
3. Cream the Butter and Egg Yolk: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the melted butter with the egg yolk. Mix on medium speed until well incorporated.
4. Add the Melted White Chocolate: Once the butter and egg yolk are well mixed, pour in the melted white chocolate. Continue to mix until the ingredients are fully blended together.
5. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted flour and baking powder mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix carefully until a smooth dough forms.
6. Prepare the Baking Tray: Line a 15×10 cm baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the prepared dough into the tray, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon to ensure it’s evenly distributed.
7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) in static mode. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden on top and firm to the touch. Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

Preparing the Chocolate Coffee Cupcake Batter:

1. Melt the Dark Chocolate: Over a bain-marie, melt the dark chocolate, stirring often to ensure it melts evenly without burning.
2. Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder into a bowl. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together the melted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. Prepare the Coffee: Brew a small amount of coffee, using cold water that’s low in minerals for the best flavor. Fill your coffee maker up to the safety valve and avoid pressing down the coffee grounds. Ensure the filter is properly tightened to avoid spills.
5. Mix the Batter: Once the butter and sugar mixture is ready, fold in the melted dark chocolate. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients into the mixture, stirring to combine until smooth and homogenous.
6. Fill the Piping Bag: Spoon the prepared cupcake batter into a piping bag to make the next step easier.

Assembling the Cupcakes:

1. Prepare the Muffin Tin: Place paper liners into the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin. Carefully fill each liner with the cupcake batter, filling each about three-quarters full.
2. Add the White Heart Center: Using a round cookie cutter (approximately 2 cm), cut out circles from the cooled white chocolate mixture. Place one of these circles at the center of each cupcake, gently pressing down to ensure it stays in place.
3. Bake the Cupcakes: Place the filled muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool and Serve: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes with White Heart Center are the perfect blend of indulgence and sophistication, with a luscious white chocolate center surrounded by rich dark chocolate and a touch of coffee flavor. These cupcakes are ideal for special occasions, coffee lovers, or when you’re looking for a treat that is both comforting and elegant. The balance of bitterness from the dark chocolate and the sweetness of the white chocolate creates a harmonious flavor profile that will leave everyone asking for more.