Tall, Dark, and Handsome Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes Recipe

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Tall, Dark, and Handsome Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes
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Directions:

  1. Hazelnut Butter Filling:
  2. For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin pans with 24 cupcake liners.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Whisk the hazelnut liquor and cocoa powder together until combined.
  5. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, until each has been incorporated. Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined. Turn the mixer to low, and add the flour and cocoa mixture, alternating between the 2, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined and no streaks remain. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
  6. For the filling: In the bowl of a food processor, grind the hazelnuts until they reach a very fine sand consistency. Add the hazelnut spread and process until the mixture begins to clump. Add the hazelnut liquor 1 tablespoon at a time, or until the mixture is able to ball easily in your hand.
  7. With your hands, form the paste into balls about the size of a very large cherry. Roll the balls lightly in the flour to absorb any excess liquid.
  8. To assemble: Fill the cupcake liners about 1/4 of the way full with the cupcake batter. Place 1 ball of filling in each liner, and then cover the filling with the remaining batter so each cupcake is about 3/4 of the way full.
  9. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
  10. Dip each cupcake top into the Chocolate Ganache, forming an even layer, and allow to cool.
  11. 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.
  12. Chocolate Ganache:
  13. In a heat-proof bowl, microwave the heavy cream on high for 1 to 2 minutes. The cream should be very hot to the touch.
  14. While the cream is being heated, place the chocolate chips and espresso powder in a medium heat-proof bowl. Once the cream is ready, pour it on top of the chocolate chips and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture has thickened. Whisk in the vegetable oil for extra shine.
  15. Cook's Note: If mixture begins to harden or if the cream is not hot enough, place the bowl over a pot of simmering water.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 339.02 Kcal (1419 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.22g 28%
Cholesterol 47.56mg 16%
Sodium 251.05mg 10%
Potassium 207.9mg 4%
Total Carbs 42.12g 14%
Sugars 30.28g 121%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 8%
Protein 4.37g 9%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 64.3mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 389.1 Kcal (1629 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.92g 28%
Cholesterol 54.59mg 16%
Sodium 288.13mg 10%
Potassium 238.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 48.34g 14%
Sugars 34.75g 121%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 8%
Protein 5.02g 9%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 8%
Calcium 73.8mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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