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Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes

If you are looking for the most amazing Chocolate Mousse Cake that is in perfect portion sizes, you have to make these Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes. Rich, creamy, and simply perfection, these cupcakes are sure to win over even the pickiest dessert connoisseur. 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time21 minutes
Total Time51 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Mousse cake
Servings: 22
Calories: 694kcal
Author: Jill

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 box triple chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whole milk

Chocolate Mousse

Ganache Ingredients:

Vanilla frosting

Instructions

Cupcake Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line cupcake pan with the black cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk, stir until combined.
  • Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake in the oven for about 21 minutes.
  • Pull out the cupcakes and allow them to cool.

Mousse Directions

  • Using a medium sauce pan, mix together the egg yolks, powdered sugar, and ⅓ heavy whipping cream and place over low heat until it starts to thicken and almost is doubled in size while continuing to whisk consistently.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, beat the 1 ⅓ Cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Whisk ¼ Cup of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate to lighten it.
  • Scoop ¼ Cup of the whipped cream into the piping bag and set aside.
  • Scoop all the the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture and fold gently until combined.
  • Fold in the crushed oreos.

Chocolate Ganache directions

  • Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a slow boil.
  • Place the chocolate chips into a heat proof bowl.
  • Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips.
  • Let sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth.

Decorating directions

  • Scoop about ¼ C of the mousse onto the top of the cupcake and spread evenly.
  • Drizzle the ganache onto the mousse.

Frosting Directions

  • Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla until smooth and stiff with peaks.
  • Scoop frosting into the piping bag.

Decorating directions

  • Pipe a dollop of frosting on top of the ganache and sprinkle some mini chocolate.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 1193IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg