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Decadent Neapolitan Cream Cupcakes

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Indulgent cupcakes layered with rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, and fresh strawberry flavors, topped with luscious ganache.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup pureed strawberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for vanilla filling)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for vanilla filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for vanilla filling)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles (optional)
  • Fresh strawberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mix, stirring gently until combined.
  5. Pour in the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool on a wire rack.
  9. Beat 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla for the strawberry filling.
  10. Fold in the pureed strawberries.
  11. For the vanilla filling, repeat the process using the additional heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  12. Cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with the cream fillings.
  13. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream for the ganache, then stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
  14. Spoon the ganache over each filled cupcake.
  15. Decorate with sprinkles or fresh strawberries, if desired.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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