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Gilbert Ganache-fried Cupcakes: Chocolate Seltzer Cupcakes with Ganache, Banana Frosting, and Caramelized Banana Recipe

Gilbert Ganache-fried Cupcakes: Chocolate Seltzer Cupcakes with Ganache, Banana Frosting, and Caramelized Banana Recipe

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Gilbert Ganache-fried Cupcakes: Chocolate Seltzer Cupcakes with Ganache, Banana Frosting, and Caramelized Banana

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Ingredients:

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1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp fine salt
3/4 cup seltzer water
1/4 cup coffee, brewed strong, cooled
1/3 cup oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp vinegar
4 oz soy creamer (recommended : silk)
8 oz good quality chocolate
12 oz non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening (recommended : earth balance)
4 1/2 oz non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended : earth balance)
1 tsp banana compound
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup soy milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended : earth balance)
1 tbsp rum
2 ripe bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch slices

Directions:

For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a standard cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
Sift the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl. Set the bowl aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the seltzer water, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just incorporated. Add the vinegar and incorporate. Do not over mix the batter.
Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake until a toothpick inserted into each cupcake comes out clean, 19 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
For the ganache: Heat the soy creamer in a double boiler over medium heat until steaming. Do not boil. In a separate bowl, pour the hot creamer over the chocolate and let sit for 30 seconds. Whisk the soy creamer and chocolate until the chocolate is melted and the 2 ingredients are completely combined. The ganache should be thick, but still pourable. Set aside.
For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the shortening, margarine, and banana compound. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure that all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. On low speed, slowly add the sugar a little at a time. Once the sugar is incorporated, mix on medium-high speed until all the ingredients are combined and the frosting is fluffy, about 2 minutes. Drop the whole banana into the frosting and let it mix for an additional 2 minutes, or until the banana is mashed. On low speed, add in the soy milk until incorporated, a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Put the frosting into a pastry bag and cut 1/2 inch off the tip.
In a small saucepan, melt the brown sugar and margarine on medium heat. When the sugar crystals are completely dissolved in the melted margarine, add the rum and mix. Add the sliced bananas and stir gently. Let it come to a boil and thicken to desired texture. Remove from the heat and let cool.
To assemble: Dip the tops of each cupcake into the ganache so that the entire cupcake top is covered. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the ganache to set on the cupcake. Pipe a dollop of banana frosting on top of each cupcake and garnish the top with 2 slices caramelized bananas.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1565.66 Kcal (6555 kJ)
Calories from fat	831.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	92.43g	142%
Cholesterol	15.88mg	5%
Sodium	1752.86mg	73%
Potassium	2420.01mg	51%
Total Carbs	175.49g	58%
Sugars	107.59g	430%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	12%
Protein	12.79g	26%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	155.9mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	434.82 Kcal (1821 kJ)
Calories from fat	231.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.67g	142%
Cholesterol	4.41mg	5%
Sodium	486.81mg	73%
Potassium	672.1mg	51%
Total Carbs	48.74g	58%
Sugars	29.88g	430%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	12%
Protein	3.55g	26%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	4%
Iron	0.5mg	10%
Calcium	43.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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