Ingredients
Method
Cupcake Process
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients, including sweetener and mix.
- In a stand mixer, add eggs, egg white, vanilla, and heavy cream and mix for 2-3 minutes on medium speed. You want to aerate the eggs.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick just comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool entirely before frosting.
Ganache Process
- Add chocolate chips to a medium, heat-safe bowl.
- Heat heavy cream separately in the microwave until very hot, about 45-50 seconds. You want it to almost boil.
- Pour cream over chocolate chips and let sit for 4-5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and add peppermint. Let cool until pipeable.
Buttercream Process
- In a stand mixer, combine softened butter and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Slowly add in sweetener, pausing to scrape down sides of the bowl during mixing.
- Add heavy cream at room temperature and beat frosting until light and fluffy.
Cupcake Assembly
- Carve out holes from the tops of your cupcake for the ganache center.
- Using a piping bag, pipe ganache into cupcakes.
- Once cupcakes are filled, use a piping bag to pipe buttercream right on top of the cupcakes/ganache.
- Top with crushed peppermint pieces and enjoy!
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