Comments on: Rich Chocolate Cupcakes Filled with Chocolate-Mint Ganache with Topped with Mint Buttercream http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=44 Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:36:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Stephanie http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=44&cpage=2#comment-451521 Stephanie Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:29:13 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/rich-chocolate-cupcakes-filled-with-chocolate-mint-ganache-with-topped-with-mint-buttercream/#comment-451521 I am an experienced baker and followed this recipe perfectly. I had the same problem others had; my cupcakes sunk in the middle so dramatically some completely broke. I took pictures-- I'm somewhere between furious (all the money and time I spent, wasted) and amazed (this is the first recipe that I've ever tried that did not turn out right)! So, I've been staring at this trying to find out where this went south. Based on the fact that I had WAY more batter than the amount of cupcakes called for, I'm guessing that the error is in step 4--beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. I did exactly this, but we all know that when we beat butter it increases in volume, especially when done at a high speed for 3 minutes. Which would explain the excess batter I had, and the fact that they were breaking apart-- literally-- falling into themselves. Too much air, not enough flour to hold it up... my batter was gorgeous, smooth and rich and fluffy... and that's where you know you're wrong. Another thing (clue that you're on the wrong track) is that at 20 minutes your cupcakes are burnt. This is so disappointing. Honestly. I am just disgusted, I've never had anything like this happen to me before. And I bake ALL THE TIME. What a disappointment. I am an experienced baker and followed this recipe perfectly. I had the same problem others had; my cupcakes sunk in the middle so dramatically some completely broke. I took pictures– I’m somewhere between furious (all the money and time I spent, wasted) and amazed (this is the first recipe that I’ve ever tried that did not turn out right)! So, I’ve been staring at this trying to find out where this went south. Based on the fact that I had WAY more batter than the amount of cupcakes called for, I’m guessing that the error is in step 4–beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. I did exactly this, but we all know that when we beat butter it increases in volume, especially when done at a high speed for 3 minutes. Which would explain the excess batter I had, and the fact that they were breaking apart– literally– falling into themselves. Too much air, not enough flour to hold it up… my batter was gorgeous, smooth and rich and fluffy… and that’s where you know you’re wrong. Another thing (clue that you’re on the wrong track) is that at 20 minutes your cupcakes are burnt. This is so disappointing. Honestly. I am just disgusted, I’ve never had anything like this happen to me before. And I bake ALL THE TIME. What a disappointment.

]]> By: Bridget http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=44&cpage=2#comment-436182 Bridget Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:37:42 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/rich-chocolate-cupcakes-filled-with-chocolate-mint-ganache-with-topped-with-mint-buttercream/#comment-436182 Just found your web site today. Excited to explore it... but just wanted to add: I have a chocolate mint plant that I will use in this recipe. The herb smells like girl scout thin mint cookies, so I cannot wait. And M&M's come in a mint version now, so I'll be adding those for decoration on each cupcake that I don't put a chocolate mint sprig on. Thanks for your blog Just found your web site today. Excited to explore it… but just wanted to add: I have a chocolate mint plant that I will use in this recipe. The herb smells like girl scout thin mint cookies, so I cannot wait. And M&M’s come in a mint version now, so I’ll be adding those for decoration on each cupcake that I don’t put a chocolate mint sprig on. Thanks for your blog

]]> By: Nicole http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=44&cpage=2#comment-435014 Nicole Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:12:49 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/rich-chocolate-cupcakes-filled-with-chocolate-mint-ganache-with-topped-with-mint-buttercream/#comment-435014 I made them, and they turned out wonderful! Thanks for this recipe! I made them, and they turned out wonderful! Thanks for this recipe!

]]> By: Nancy in NJ http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=44&cpage=2#comment-429489 Nancy in NJ Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:48:06 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/rich-chocolate-cupcakes-filled-with-chocolate-mint-ganache-with-topped-with-mint-buttercream/#comment-429489 Heaven you are a Chokylit "Rich Chocolate Cupcake"! I've been looking for an amazing chocolate cupcake and I just found it -- thank you so much. These rose beautifully and are tender with a lovely deep chocolate flavor. I've been hoarding some 61% Valhrona extra bitter chocolate and decided to take a chance and break it out tonight and it was so worth it. Taking the time to let the oven come to the right temperature and testing for doneness properly are worth the time and effort and make a huge difference as well as using high quality ingredients. And I haven't even gotten to the filling and frosting! Thank you!!! Heaven you are a Chokylit “Rich Chocolate Cupcake”! I’ve been looking for an amazing chocolate cupcake and I just found it — thank you so much. These rose beautifully and are tender with a lovely deep chocolate flavor. I’ve been hoarding some 61% Valhrona extra bitter chocolate and decided to take a chance and break it out tonight and it was so worth it. Taking the time to let the oven come to the right temperature and testing for doneness properly are worth the time and effort and make a huge difference as well as using high quality ingredients. And I haven’t even gotten to the filling and frosting! Thank you!!!

]]> By: Jacqueline http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=44&cpage=2#comment-398482 Jacqueline Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:21:46 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/rich-chocolate-cupcakes-filled-with-chocolate-mint-ganache-with-topped-with-mint-buttercream/#comment-398482 Hey Chockylit, I've chosen your recipe to use in my baking science class to make gluten-free. However, my control test for this recipe is almost a complete disaster. I halved the recipe and used our altitude adjustment chart to adjust it (I'm in school in Colorado) as well as converted everything to the common weight (I had to). My product turned out a lot like Kristi's--they puffed up but then they flattened out and sank in the middle. They had a good fluffy, moist texture but pretty much had no structure. I have to redo the control tomorrow to see if I can get a better product. My chef advised me that the cupcakes are way too greasy and tender so I'll be decreasing the butter and increasing the flour by some. HOPEFULLY they turn out well. I'm just thinking that they might have turned out better if I didn't altitude adjust! Hm, we'll see. And if you like, I can let you know about my gluten-freeing of this recipe and how they turned out. -Jacqueline Hey Chockylit,

I’ve chosen your recipe to use in my baking science class to make gluten-free. However, my control test for this recipe is almost a complete disaster. I halved the recipe and used our altitude adjustment chart to adjust it (I’m in school in Colorado) as well as converted everything to the common weight (I had to). My product turned out a lot like Kristi’s–they puffed up but then they flattened out and sank in the middle. They had a good fluffy, moist texture but pretty much had no structure.

I have to redo the control tomorrow to see if I can get a better product. My chef advised me that the cupcakes are way too greasy and tender so I’ll be decreasing the butter and increasing the flour by some. HOPEFULLY they turn out well. I’m just thinking that they might have turned out better if I didn’t altitude adjust! Hm, we’ll see. And if you like, I can let you know about my gluten-freeing of this recipe and how they turned out.

-Jacqueline

]]> By: Kate http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=44&cpage=2#comment-395999 Kate Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:46:19 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/rich-chocolate-cupcakes-filled-with-chocolate-mint-ganache-with-topped-with-mint-buttercream/#comment-395999 Instead of making the ganache, i took some "After dinner mints" and pushed one into the centre of each cupcake before baking them. The frosting is just yummy. I drizzled melted dark chocolate over the frosting. Very nice. Instead of making the ganache, i took some “After dinner mints” and pushed one into the centre of each cupcake before baking them. The frosting is just yummy. I drizzled melted dark chocolate over the frosting. Very nice.

]]> By: Laurie http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/?p=44&cpage=2#comment-395784 Laurie Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:44:29 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/rich-chocolate-cupcakes-filled-with-chocolate-mint-ganache-with-topped-with-mint-buttercream/#comment-395784 For everyone asking about the little baking cups, I found some at my local crafts store (Michael's) in the candy making section. For everyone asking about the little baking cups, I found some at my local crafts store (Michael’s) in the candy making section.

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