It started with a single cupcake.
My first month of blogging was a blast. I love connecting with fellow foodies around the world. And a big thank you to my fellow bloggers. I assure you that I’m following your culinary journeys too.
To think, it all began with a chocolate cupcake. I developed the recipe for a short story I wrote called Dolce.
The story is about Matteo, a renowned chef who returns Capri to purchase his ex-wife’s café. Emily, his young and beautiful sister-in-law, is the only one standing in Matteo’s way. Over the course of a meal, an undeniable bond forms between them. His memory of vacationing with Emily in Tuscany invokes their past, heals heartbreak, and will have a lasting impact on their future. At the end of the night, Matteo must decide – either he walks away with the title to the café or he supports Emily’s vision for Dolce.
So without further ado, here’s the recipe that inspired it all:
Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Milk Ganache
Yield: 12 cupcakes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 cup ultra-fine pure cane baking sugar
1/3 cup extra light olive oil*
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
a pinch of fine sea salt
13.5 ounce can of coconut milk
1 bar of dark chocolate
Directions:
- Turn on the oven to 350F. Line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- Pour 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup baking sugar, 1/3 cup extra light olive oil, and 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of sea salt. Gradually add the dry mix to the mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer at a low speed.
- Divide the batter in equal portions into the cupcake liners. Bake for 20 minutes at 350F.**
- Make the ganache as the cupcakes cool on a wire rack.
- Open a can of coconut milk and pour 1/2 cup of the milk in a double boiler. Add five ounces of dark chocolate to the pot.
- Whisk the mixture until it’s perfectly smooth. Take off the double boiler and set aside.
- Frost the cupcakes. If not eating immediately, store the cupcakes in the refrigerator. I dare you to eat just one. 😉
Tips:
*Make sure you buy the Extra Light olive oil, not Extra Virgin. The difference is in the taste. Extra light olive oil is virtually tasteless but has all the health benefits of olive oil. I only bake with this type of oil, and I’m still amazed at the results.
** You’ll know your cupcakes are done by inserting a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done.
Nice!!
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Thank you Anu 🙂
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Congratulations of one month blogging Ellie and may you have many more…The Chocolate Cupcake looks super yummy! 🙂
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Super yummy, I ate 3 this week…who am I kidding…4. 🙂 Thanks for the Congrats.
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Looks delish x
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Thank you 🙂
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Saved the recipe. The cake looks delicious 💕
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I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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This looks so good! Absolutely delish!
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They were fun to make too. 🙂
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Looks delicious and i love coconut milk in desserts so a thumbs up for.the ganache idea😊
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Thank you. 🙂 Coconut milk made the ganache a little lighter. It pairs well with the richness of the cupcake.
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Wow. 🙂
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Thanks.
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The cupcake looks yummy. I love that the ganache is made with coconut milk and what a brilliant idea to link your recipes to your manuscript. 🙂 .
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Thank you Carol. I couldn’t choose between my love for food or a traditional writers blog 🙂
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Lovely! Looking forward to following your story and trying your fabulous recipes! 😉
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Thanks Anna. This am I went to the farmers market to get berries. I’m making your Very Berry Shortbread Sunday tonight. 🙂
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Oh I’m so excited for you to try it! Please let me know how you like it. 🙂 I love going to the Farmer’s Market!
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Cup cake looks very yummy .. Never thought of using coconut milk in desserts .. Great idea !! Wonderful blog ! Mouthwatering recipes ! Thank you for sharing .
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Thank you. As is your blog! It will be fun to follow along.
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mmm. . . This looks delicious.
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Thank you Sheryl. 🙂
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Hi, I would like to nominate you for the Blogger recognition award. For more details click on the link below
https://anutastebuds.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/blogger-recognition-award/
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Hi Anu. Thank you for such a wonderful honor! It means a lot coming from you. I’ll be sure to follow the link.
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I can see why the cupcake has had such an impact haha!! I’ve never baked with coconut milk before but it sounds like a great idea. The whole recipe looks amazing. I think I’ll give it a go this weekend! 😀
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Thanks Elle. I also dip strawberries into coconut milk ganache for parties. They’re gone in minutes 🙂
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Man, that sounds heavenly! I think I feel a chocolate craving coming on haha
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Looks delectable!
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They are 🙂 Thanks.
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Girl, you made me so hungry haha 😀 So happy to come across your blog 🙂
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I’m happy I found your wonderful blog too! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Hey, this is a great recipe 😀 loved it would surely give it a try. Can’t wait to bride through your blog.
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Hi Rhythm. I’m so happy you stopped by. Hands down you have the best sandwiches on your blog! I can’t wait to try them all. 🙂
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Thanks dear 😀
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Fantastic! Thanks…can’t wait to try it!
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Yummy!!
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It doesn’t get better than chocolate cupcakes 😉
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I suddenly have a HUGE chocolate craving 😉 What else is new in my world… lol!
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WOW! Definitely a recipe I will be trying out! I also do baking related posts on my blog which I would love if you could check out and let me know what you think! https://splashofhappinesssite.wordpress.com/2016/08/08/amazing-chocolate-brownies/
I also followed as I can’t wait for more posts! I would really appreciate a return follow too if that’s ok?
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Thanks for stopping by. The chocolate brownies you made look delicious. Good luck on your blogging adventures. I’ll be following them as well.
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MMMMMM8 I love your chocolate cupcakes & that wonderful rich coconut chocolate ganache too. I use extra virgin olive oil all the time but use a neutral flavored one & it works!
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This looks insane! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Glad you like it. 🙂
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oh wow these look yummy 🙂
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Thank you Jennie. 🙂
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Thank you. So excited to be a part of your wonderful blog.
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Thanks so much for your approval to share this recipe of the Sharing is Caring Exchange – Recipe released and to be found at https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2016/10/18/chocolate-cupcakes-with-coconut-milk-ganache/
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